David L. Rouleau

Dave Rouleau, 75, passed away on March 22nd, 2023 at his home in Evanston, Illinois surrounded by his beloved family. He was the devoted husband to Dixie Rouleau for 45 wonderful years; loving father to Brian Rouleau (Satomi Kunishi) and Sarah Vargas (Antonio Vargas); dear brother to Janice Wilson (Thomas Wilson); fun-loving grandfather to Shayan David Saghir, Hana Kunishi Rouleau, and Keyan Daniel Saghir; respectful son-in-law to Phyllis Hahn; dear brother-in-law to Terry Hahn (Teresa Velasco); friend to former son-in-law, Emad Saghir; and fun-loving uncle to Keith Wilson (Jennifer Wilson) Amanda Wilson, Nathan and Louisa Hahn, and great-uncle to Avery, Jadon, Mallory and Stone.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Jack & Virginia Rouleau. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army from 9/26/66 to 9/25/72. He attended Eastern Michigan University & Michigan State University and graduated with a B.A. in English. As a member of the Bahá’í Faith, he dedicated his life’s work to service to the Bahá’í Community. After college, he was employed at the Bahá’í National Center and served in several capacities, with most of his years in the Office of Community Administration & Development. He worked at the Bahá’í National Center for 32 years. After his retirement, Dave did volunteer work for the World Center of the Bahá’í Faith and Interfaith Action in Evanston.

Dave enjoyed teaching the Bahá’í Faith, reading, playing board games, magic tricks, gardening, watching movies, traveling, spending time with his family/grandchildren, and making people laugh. He will be remembered for his incredible, timely, and thoughtful humor, his wise, reflective words, and the joy he brought to everyone he came across.

Dave enjoyed playing Ticket to Ride with his family and Star Realms with his son. He loved ribs, pizza and anything sweet his granddaughter would bake. He learned Japanese for his daughter-in-law and loved traveling to Japan, Michigan and Hawaii when possible.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 27th at 10:00am at Memorial Park Cemetery at the Main Chapel (9900 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60076), followed by the graveside service. We will hold a reception at the Bahá’í Home in Wilmette (401 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091) at around 12pm. All are welcome.

Bahá’ís believe that progress in the next world is possible by good deeds done in the person’s name and prayers said on their behalf. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Dave’s memory.”