Cause of death Heart attack Parents Willard Goldsmith Rouse Name Willard II | Spouse(s) Katherine Parker Other names Bill Rouse Children Willard Rouse | |
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Full Name Willard Goldsmith Rouse Jr. Born 1910 Easton, Maryland Known for Land development, Shopping Malls Relatives John Goldsmith Rouse II (Half brother), Anna Stump Rouse (Half sister), Mary Day, Dia (Lydia), Margret, James Died October 20, 1971, Franklin Park Mall, Toledo, Ohio, United States People also search for James Rouse, Willard Rouse, Willard Goldsmith Rouse | ||
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.
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. He founded the Rouse Company with his brother.
Personal life and family
Rouse was found dead in the restroom of a Rouse Mall project in Toledo, Ohio on 20 October 1971.
Rouse was the son of Lydia Agnes (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.