Victor F. Rouviere Sr., 53, Independence, Missouri, formerly of Topeka, died Monday, June 9, 1997, at home.  He had been ill.  Cause of death was unavailable.

         He was born March 5, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Paul and Opal Tarbutton Rouviere.  He spent his early life in Topeka and was graduated from Topeka High School.  He received a BS degree in Art and a Master’s Degree in Psychological Counseling.

Published in the Topeka Capital- Journal, June 10, 1997.