Yep, sold out to CERES, who sold them to Great American, who sold them to Cigna. I see they still operate in a couple of states.
Rouse posted his Obituary in that other thread. I guess you could say he "retired" in 2007.
Death Notice: PETER W. NAUERT - tribunedigital-chicagotribune
Well! I had no idea he died! He was a good guy.