Willard Rouse II

Willard Goldsmith Rouse II (1910 – October 20, 1971) was an American real estate developer who supported and partnered with his brother Jim Rouse to develop malls, and planned communities.^[2]

Willard Rouse II
Born	Willard Goldsmith Rouse II 1910 Easton, Maryland, US
Died	October 20, 1971(1971-10-20) (aged 60–61) Franklin Park Mall, Toledo, Ohio, US
Other names	Bill Rouse
Known for	Land development, shopping malls
Spouse	Katherine Parker
Children	2, including Willard Rouse III
Parent(s)	Willard Goldsmith Rouse (1867–1930) Lydia Agnes Robinson[1]
Relatives	James Wilson Rouse (brother), Edward Norton (great-nephew)

Bill Rouse took on the role of supporter for his brother after the death of their parents in 1930. He funded his education, and secured Navy transport for him from Ernest L. Jahncke to return home from the University of Hawaii.^[3] He founded the Rouse Company with his brother.^[4]

Personal life and family

Rouse was found dead in the restroom of a Rouse Mall project in Toledo, Ohio on 20 October 1971.^[5][6][7]

Rouse was the son of Lydia Agnes (née Robinson) and attorney Willard Goldsmith Rouse. His son is developer Willard Rouse. He was the brother of developer James Rouse and a great-uncle of actor Edward Norton.

References

1. Joseph Rocco Mitchell, David L. Stebenne. New City Upon A Hill, A History of Columbia of Maryland. p. 29.
2. "Willard G. Rouse III". Liberty Property Trust. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
3. Joseph Rocco Mitchell, David L. Stebenne. A New City Upon a Hill. p. 33.
4. Gunts, Edward (2 June 2003). "His vision changed a city's skyline; Baltimorean Willard Rouse brought uncle's touch to Philadelphia developments". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
5. Joseph Rocco Mitchell, David L. Stebenne. A New City Upon a Hill. p. 106.
6. "Deaths". The Baltimore Sun. 22 October 1971. p. C15.
7. James Holechek. Baltimore's Two Cross Keys Villages. p. 130.