In Loving Memory
Lacey J. Rouse
November 28, 1984 - February 24, 2022

VISITATION
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
11:00 A.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Lana Williams

INTERMENT
Silver Lake Cemetery
Ayrshire, Iowa

Lacey Jo Rouse, daughter of Jerry and Pam (Smit) Albert, was born November 28, 1984 in Waterloo, Iowa.  She began her education in LaPorte City, Iowa.  At the age of seven, Lacey began developing a love of athletics, especially in tumbling and trampoline.  She attended countless competitions throughout her school years, traveling all over the United States and Canada as well as other countries, competing.  Lacey received many medals and had the opportunity to participate in the Junior Olympics.  During her school years, Lacey was also active in swimming, track and basketball and worked as a lifeguard at the city pool.  Lacey graduated from Union Community High School in LaPorte City in 2003.

Following high school, Lacey received her massage therapist license in Waterloo.  While employed at Menard's in Waterloo, Lacey met her future husband, Luke Rouse.  They were married on November 10, 2007 in LaPorte City.  Lacey and Luke moved to Emmetsburg after their marriage and were blessed with three children, Makayla, Ally and Hank.  While living in Emmetsburg, Lacey was employed at the Palo Alto County Hospital where she worked in admissions.  Although Lacey worked outside her home, her first and foremost important job to her was caring for her family.

Lacey was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg.

After Luke passed away in 2018, Lacey and her children moved to Colorado, where they created many wonderful memories camping, hiking, four-wheeling and Jeeping.  Lacey also enjoyed fishing and her love of all kinds of animals was endless.  While living in Colorado, Lacey began taking courses for the vet tech program.  Due to health issues, Lacey was unable to complete this program and she and the kids returned to Emmetsburg.

Lacey loved every moment she was able to spend with her family.  She enjoyed being with her friends and being a member of their "Card Club".  She was loved by all who knew her.

Lacey passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at her home near Emmetsburg, at the age of 37.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and  an aunt and uncle.

She is survived by her three children, Makayla, Ally and Hank of Emmetsburg, Iowa; her parents, Jerry and Pam Albert of LaPorte City, Iowa; her siblings, Mitchell Albert of Ankeny, Iowa, Nickie Fuller of Massachusetts, Angie (Jim) Jackson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Tonia (Nate) Reel of LaPorte City, Iowa; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rich and Sue Rouse of Emmetsburg, Iowa; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Amy (Jacob) Stewart of Alta, Iowa and Sara (Dave) Grove of Panora, Iowa; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home