William Irwin Rouech Jr.

Bill passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Roscommon County. Age 50 years. He was born February 17, 1968 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He owned and operated the Long Lake Party Store in Harrison, MI. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors with his family, to include riding motorcycles, riding quads and boating.
Left behind to cherish his memories are his children, Elizabeth Rouech and William Irwin Rouech III; his parents, William Irwin Sr. and Sylvia Rouech.; his sisters and brothers, Cindy (Randy) Mey, Sandy (Jeff) Welch, Rev. Fr. Chris Rouech, Don (Kristi) Rouech and Amy (Jeff) Holt; his nieces and nephews, R.J. (Ellen) Mey, Ben Mey and Lukas, Brent (Tara) Welch, Nick and Zack Parker, Olivia Rouech, Genna Holt, Vicki (Nick) Hubel and Trista and Teagan, Jessica and Cathy LaLone, Trenton and Ashton LaLone; his brothers-in-law, Jim LaLone and Steven (Jodi) LaLone, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his niece, Katie Welch.
Funeral and Committal Services will take place Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. William H. Allwardt with cremation following. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday to receive friends from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Prayer Service and time of Sharing Memories will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Bill will be taken to the church on Thursday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to Wishes of the Family.