John E. Rouille
John E. Rouille | |
|---|---|
| United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
| In office September 29, 1994 – November 29, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Christian Hansen Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John H. Sinclair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1932 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2024 (aged 92) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Marcy LaVallee (m. 1953) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Champlain College (attended) |
| Occupation | Law enforcement officer United States Senate staffer |
| Military career | |
| Service | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Years of service | 1950–1958 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Service number | 1034496 |
| Unit | 1st Marine Division 1st Marine Corps District |
John E. Rouille (February 7, 1932 – May 28, 2024) was an American law enforcement officer and United States Senate staff member from Vermont. A longtime aide to Patrick Leahy during Leahy's career as a prosecutor and U.S. senator, Rouille served as United States Marshal for the District of Vermont from 1994 to 1999.
Early life
[edit]John Edward Rouille was born in Burlington, Vermont on February 7, 1932, the son of John Oliver Rouille and Beatrice Evelyn (Barber) Rouille.[1] He was raised and educated in Burlington, and attended Burlington High School.[2] He left high school early to join the military during the Korean War.[2] Rouille enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1950 and spent 18 months on active duty before returning to Vermont.[3][4] He served in reserve units in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York until 1958, and attained the rank of corporal.[5][6][7]
Career
[edit]After returning from his active military service, Rouille completed his high school education at Burlington High School in 1952.[2] He subsequently completed courses at Champlain College in Burlington.[8] At the start of his career, he worked for several Burlington-area companies, including General Electric (1952 to 1955, 1960 to 1963), the Tulatex Corporation (1955 to 1960), and the Bader Company (1970 to 1972).[9] He was employed by the Burlington Police Department (BPD) from 1964 to 1965, and again from 1972 to 1975.[10] During his second stint with the BPD, he was assigned as an investigator in the office of Patrick Leahy, the state's attorney of Chittenden County.[2]
When Leahy was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1974, he hired Rouille as a member of his staff, responsible for liaison activity on veterans and military issues.[2] In 1994, Leahy announced his intent to recommend Leo P. Blais of Essex as Vermont's U.S. Marshal, succeeding Christian Hansen Jr.[10] When Blais withdrew from consideration, Leahy recommended Rouille, who briefly served as acting marshal while awaiting confirmation.[10][11] President Bill Clinton made the appointment, which was subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Senate.[12] Rouille served until retiring in November 1999, and was succeeded by John H. Sinclair.[13]
Later life
[edit]After retiring, Rouille continued to reside in Burlington.[2] He volunteered for several organizations and causes, including St. Anthony Christ the King church, South Burlington's Vet Center, and Toys for Tots.[2]
He died in Burlington on May 28, 2024.[2] Rouille was buried at New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington.[2]
Family
[edit]On August 1, 1953, Rouille married Joyce Marcy LaVallee (April 22, 1934–March 8, 2012).[2][14] They were the parents of five children: Mary Patricia, Kathleen, Gregory, Melinda, and Jay.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Edward Rouille Obituary". Burlington, VT. Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. May 29, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "John Edward Rouille Obituary".
- ^ "Local Unit Honored At Station". Burlington Daily News. Burlington, VT. August 1, 1950. pp. 1, 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rouille-LaVallee Bridal Party". Vermont Sunday News. St. Albans, VT. August 9, 1953. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958, Entry for John E. Rouille". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. July 31, 1950. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958, Entry for John E. Rouille". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. October 31, 1955. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958, Entry for John E. Rouille". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. April 30, 1958. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Vermont Secretary of State (1997). Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual. Montpelier, VT: State of Vermont. p. 377 – via Google Books.
- ^ Donoghue, Mike (September 20, 1994). "Leahy aide to be nominated as marshal". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. p. 1B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Leahy aide to be nominated as marshal".
- ^ "Vermonter is appointed acting marshal". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 2, 1994. p. 3B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rouille will be sworn in Wednesday as marshal". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. October 18, 1994. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gram, David (October 9, 1999). "U.S. Senate confirms Sinclair as marshal". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. Associated Press. p. 1B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Obituary, Joyce (LaVallee) Rouille". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. March 10, 2012. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.