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Harvey “Doc” Rousselle

Birth	:	5 Nov 1904 Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 1973 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9296989, -97.0986023
Description	:	From the April 11, 1973, Seward County Independent (page 1): Harvey Rousselle, founder of Doc's, dies Harvey (Doc) Rousselle, Seward, grocer and civic leader, died April 3 (1973) in a Lincoln hospital following surgery the previous day. Harvey Paul (Doc) Rousselle, son of Joseph and Katherine Rousselle, was born on Nov. 5, 1904, on a Seward County farm. On June 11, 1924, 15 Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Alma Graff. The couple settled in the Seward community and with the exception of a year or so lived in the Seward community. Rousselle started... Read More	From the April 11, 1973, Seward County Independent (page 1): Harvey Rousselle, founder of Doc's, dies Harvey (Doc) Rousselle, Seward, grocer and civic leader, died April 3 (1973) in a Lincoln hospital following surgery the previous day. Harvey Paul (Doc) Rousselle, son of Joseph and Katherine Rousselle, was born on Nov. 5, 1904, on a Seward County farm. On June 11, 1924, 15 Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Alma Graff. The couple settled in the Seward community and with the exception of a year or so lived in the Seward community. Rousselle started Doc's Grocery Store in his converted garage at 740 Bradford St. in 1936 where it remained until 1966 when it was moved to its present location. During the war, he was in the Mead Ordnance Plant serving on the guard force from 1942-44. During this time Mrs. Rousselle operated the store. Later during the war, he served as assistant [basketball] coach at Seward high school for Tom McLaughlin since most of the younger men were serving in the Armed Forces. He continued to help McLaughlin for several years after that. His interest in youth and athletics was sparked by his own involvement in high school sports. He was on the basketball team that won the State Class B Championship in 1923. He was also active in city recreation programs. Another area of Rousselle's interest was horses. He worked with his father for several years in his youth and early manhood in the registered horse business. When the Budweiser eight-horse team was featured at the Nebraska State Fair, Rousselle was an assistant. Rousselle served as mayor of Seward from 1954-56 during which time the white way lighting system was installed in the downtown area and other major electrical distribution system improvements were made. The study for the present sewage treatment plant was begun during those years, and there were several other major water and sewer improvements. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and Shriner of the Sesostris Temple in Lincoln, and a member of the Oliver Lodge in Seward. In Seward, he served as a fireman for 25 years. Mr. and Mrs. Rousselle owned and operated a resort at Lake Ottertail, Minnesota, from 1955 to 1963. Since that time, they continued to spend the summers in the area. Doc manufactured fishing tackle which he sold to various outlets in western Nebraska. When the Volzke Mortuary opened last December, he was employed there as an assistant. His nickname "Doc" went back to his early childhood and association with Dr. Anderson, a veterinarian in Seward who also operated a livery barn. The youngster, already interested in horses, began riding ponies while very young. He often accompanied Doc Anderson on his rounds. The funeral for Harvey Rousselle was held April 5 at the Volzke Chapel with Rev. Wayne Schreurs officiating. Organist was Mrs. Keith Anderson, and soloist was Paul Grabarkewitz. Casket bearers were Jack Zillig, Carl Hagermoser, Charles Grabe, Clyde Gillan, Paul Hafemeister, and Jack Johnson. Rousselle is survived by his wife, Alma; a son, Jack, Seward; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Carmichael (Wilma Le), Lincoln, five grandchildren, and three sisters: Mrs. Everett Owens, Seward; Mrs. Edna Oaks, Milford, Mrs. N. M. Patterson, Boise, Idaho.

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Where is Harvey “Doc” Rousselle's memorial?
Harvey “Doc” Rousselle's memorial is located at: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Harvey “Doc” Rousselle death?
Harvey “Doc” Rousselle death on 3 Apr 1973 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harvey “Doc” Rousselle's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9296989
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Rousselle

(1866 - 1940)

Katherine Angermeir Rousselle

(1871 - 1952)

Spouse

Alma Clara Graff Rousselle

(1901 - 1987)

Siblings

Elmer Christian Rousselle

(1892 - 1957)

Sara M. Rousselle Owens

(1895 - 1981)

Esther Kathryn Rousselle Hardy

(1897 - 1968)

Edna C Rousselle Oaks

(1899 - 1978)

Children

Jack Rousselle

(1930 - 1980)

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Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

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Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

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Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

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Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

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Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

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Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

14. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

16. First Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

17. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0755997, -97.0419006