Roudebush
DAVID CHARLES ROUDEBUSH
August 28, 1957 October 5, 2018
Dr. Dave passed along from his earthly journey on October 5, 2018 after a brief and sudden illness surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of Eugene Charles and Betty Helen (Schielke) Roudebush both of whom preceded him in death. Dave began his career in education at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in 1979 after graduating from Concordia University, Seward, NE. He joined the faculty at Rampart High School in 1983, teaching chemistry and biology in addition to coaching soccer and basketball. After earning his Master's Degree, Dave joined Falcon School District serving in numerous administrative rolls over his 10 years. Dave earned his Doctorate degree in 1996 and then joined the leadership team at Pueblo School District as assistant superintendent and University of Southern Colorado as associate vice president. Dave finished his career spending his last 12 years at Fountain-Fort Carson as assistant superintendent. Throughout his career he was blessed to work with some truly gifted educators who believed in the potential of their students. As a lifelong educator, Dave's lessons and wisdom extended to his family, his friends and their children with countless people having benefitted from his knowledge.
Dave had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. He had a love of the outdoors and had the opportunity to go on many special hunting trips with his friends including two African Safaris. While in Africa, he learned that these special trips were not about the hunt but rather the story. As a great story teller, when Dave told the story he had the innate ability to leave you feeling as though you were there with him.
Dave is survived by Jill A. (Teskey) Roudebush, his beautiful and steadfast wife of 37 years. Dave is also survived by his two older sisters, Judy Wittmann and Linda Carter and husband Curtis, and their children, Erica (Wittmann) and Chris Eakin, Dyan Wittmann, Mathew Wittmann, David Carter and Christine Carter; father-in-law, Harland Teskey, sister-in-law, Robyn (Teskey) Montano, Jerome Montano and nephew, Joshua Montano.
A memorial service to celebrate Dave's life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church 846 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring's Rescue Mission or The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in honor of Dave.
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Dear Jill--In the seemingly short amount of time we taught together at Immanuel, I took so many incredibly fond memories of Dave with me when I went back to California to resume my teaching career. Dave could be so outrageously funny and then turn around and be a serious and compassionate educator that reached out to students and fellow teachers alike. Over the years I have thought of you both quite often and had meant to get in touch when I've been in Colorado. I am sorry that didn't happen. I hope that when feeling sad you are able to reach for those memories that you've made with Dave over the last 37 years and perhaps a smile and a giggle or two will come and you'll be able to bring a bit of solace to yourself. I am so so sorry and am thinking of you, praying for your family and as time passes you begin to feel some peace.
I will be donating to the suggested places that were listed in Dave's name.
Janine Comrack
October 14, 2018
We are heartbroken, Jill; words are inadequate. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this awful time of sorrow.
Buddy & Jeanette Van Doren
October 11, 2018
My deepest sympathies to you, Jill. I enjoyed being in the company of Nancy & Harland's loved ones over many years and admired Dave's talent as an educator. I will pray for you and family members for God's comfort during this sad time of grieving and eventual peace in this life's journey.
Gayle Rappold
October 10, 2018
Dave took a chance on me, bringing me to Falcon in 1991 and I will always be grateful for that. Dave was such a professional and educator. He will be missed by friends and family.
Richard Van Sickle
October 9, 2018
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