Ret. Lt. Col. Robert David Roussin, 72, died Jan. 7, 2012, at his home.
He was born in Crystal City, Mo., and moved to Vero Beach in 1984 from Atlanta.
He was a graduate of Murray State University and received master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and the Command and General Staff College.
He served in the Army Medical Service Corps for 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
In 1984, he joined Indian River Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1998 as senior vice president.
He was a member of Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, Vero Beach, and the Indian River Chapter of MOAA.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann Roussin, of Vero Beach; daughter, Wendy Roussin, of Starkville, Miss.; sisters, Margaret Peterein, of Festus, Mo., Dorothy Haney, of O’Fallon, Mo., Mary Ellen Wright, of Festus and Donna Roussin, of Crystal City, Mo.; and one grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A celebration of life memorial service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Christ By the Sea United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Cliff Melvin officiating.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
An online guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
