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Eugene I. “Gene” Rohr, age 87, of Hays, passed away after a lengthy illness Saturday, May 5, 2012 at his home in Hays. He was born July 14, 1924 in Munjor, Kansas to John P. and Anna Marie (Riedel) Rohr. He married Kathryn Doerfler on June 1, 1948 in Hays.
Gene worked for 47 years at the Hays Daily News, in various positions including Job Foreman and Mechanical Supervisor until his retirement in 1989. Gene served in World War II in the Army Air Corp Photo Reconnaissance.
Gene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council 1325, and the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9076, serving as commander in 1969.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn of the home; two sons, Stan Rohr and wife Shirley of Mountain Home, AR and Tony Rohr and wife Kathy of Mission Hills, KS; three daughters, Rachel Stecklein and husband Jude of Sylvan Grove, KS, Ruth Schumacher and husband Tim of Hays, KS and Maria Hoover and husband Mark of Olathe, KS; two brothers, Alex Rohr of Trumbull, CT and Julius Rohr and wife Lillian of Hays, KS; a sister, Marcella Ruder of Hays, KS; a brother-in-law, Ralph Engel of Hays, KS; a sister-in-law, Clarabel Rohr of Garnett, KS; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Sue Rohr; two brothers, Isadore and Ignatius Rohr and two sisters, Albina Befort and Bernita Engel.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow services in St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by the Hays VFW.
Visitation will be Monday 4 PM - 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM all at Brock's North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601.
A St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council # 1325 rosary service will be Monday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Thomas More Society at TMP-Marian. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net
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Mark & Linda Hinca
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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Dear Kathy & family! We are so sorry for your loss. He always made us smile.
A good man. May the Lord comfort you.
God bless.
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Roger Ruder
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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To the Rohr Family:
Carol and I convey our deepest sympathy to all of you on Gene's passing. He lived a long fruitful life and is now in the arms of the Lord. He was always a pleasure to see no matter what the situation. God bless you all.
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Lucy Crowell Kollhoff
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Posted Sun May 06, 2012
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Kathy and family,
My prayers are with you at this time. It seems like only yesterday when we were all involved at the VFW. Gene will be missed by many!
Lucy Crowell Kolhoff
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Maryann Schmidt
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Dearest Aunt Kathy and family,
Paul and I are saddened to hear of Uncle Gene's passing. I will remember his wonderful sense of humor and that great big smile on his face! He was a loving husband, dad and grandfather, and a tender big brother to my mom.
Please know that you are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
With love,
Maryann
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Stacey Smith Crum
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Posted Mon May 07, 2012
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Gene gave me my first grown up job, and for that I will be forever grateful. He was a tough but fair boss who treated me like an adult even though I was only 21 years old. I have thought of him so much over the years. I will keep the family in my prayers.
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Mike and Mary Charlton
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Posted Wed May 09, 2012
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Dear Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Gene. We have many happy memories of the years that we spent in Hays and the kindness you and Gene always showed to us and our family.
Three weeks ago our 35 year old daughter died suddenly so we know the loss you felt as you lost your daughter. Our family has been surrounded by love and support from family and friends. We know that you too are feeling that love. The love of God will get you and us through this time and soon we will see them again face to face...we know that our loved ones are there face to face with God and that is where we all want to be someday.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers...In Christ's love~Mary and Mike Charlton and family
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