Rouke Dwayne Harper
June 14, 1957 ~ February 23, 2015
Rouke Dwayne Harper 57, passed away Monday, February 23rd 2015. Rouke was born to David Harper and Sue Davis on June 14th, 1957 in Crawfordsville, IN. Rouke attended John Marshall High School and later worked for Ford Motor Company for 27 years, retiring in 2012. He was married to Cindy Hostetter from Beech Grove in April 1979 and they settled in the town of Southport, IN where they raised their 3 children. Rouke enjoyed providing for his family, working on cars and spending time with his family and friends.
Rouke is preceded in death by his father David Harper. Survivors include his beloved wife, Cindy Hostetter-Harper; mother, Sue Davis; brother, Rusty (Christie) Harper; 2 daughters Abbey (Doug) Hord and Whitney (Adam) Griffo and step-son Brad Boyer. Also Papa to 7 grandchildren Gabby, Bella and Addy Hord; Jersey, Presley and Jamon Griffo; Cameron Boyer.
A memorial service will be held at Primo Banquet Hall Saturday February 28, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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Rouke and I worked together at Ford on the Old Iron Horse when he (Rouke) first hired in at Ford. I grew very fond of Rouke. Rouke had many good qualities and being a friend of his was an honor. I also worked for his father, Dave, when I first hired in at Ford. To the entire Harper family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherrish Rouke’s friendship. Ray ‘Red’ Roberts
Rouke was my cousin and I have fond memories of our families getting together where us four girls and Rouke and Rusty would play and run around; we’d all go to Zayre and Burger Chef with the mom’s (Sue and Elaine Harper) and have great fun. Our dads (Ted and David Harper) would work on cars and eventually as they got older, Rouke and Rusty would join in by handing tools to the dads, and eventually began working on and tweeking their own cars. (I’m pretty sure that’s when us girls got bored and went on to do more ‘girly’ things). Anyway, Rouke was a super nice guy and I am sad to hear of his passing. I was glad to have known him. I pray that God will give His comfort to everyone in the family.
Rouke was my sweet nephew. He was always loving and sharing even as a child. I believe he was proud working at Ford and following his father, David, and my husband, his Uncle Ted. …lots of Ford stories there! He loved his family greatly. With much love and sympathy, Aunt Elaine
Ran around with Rouke during high school. He was a great friend. I have not seen him for years but I knew he was married and lived on the south side of Indy. I have a picture of him at my wedding in 1978. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure he was a great family man. Cheryl Garrett – Weir