Jerry Katherine Rohr
Age 82, of Lansing, MI, formerly of McCormick, SC, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born on August 22, 1936, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, daughter of Robert and Geraldine Welch, sister to Barbara Jo (Gene) Hancock and Tom (Ruth) Welch.
Jerry attended one year at Western Michigan University before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Russell Roland Rohr, and moving to Lansing, Michigan. She worked at the library and Michigan State Police before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She later worked for the State of Michigan/Bureau of Workers’ Compensation where she eventually retired.
Jerry enjoyed golfing, reading, square dancing, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Jerry had a way with words; many called them “Jerryisms” (her “swear” words). Some favorites were rucka stucka and sugar jets.
Jerry is survived by her daughter, Kitty Rohr; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Rohr; and grandchildren, Russell, Richard, Jami and Jena Rohr, Griffen Rohr-Clark, Lyle Laudenslager and Sierra (Andrew) Saylor. Jerry was predeceased by her husband, Russell Roland Rohr, and son Richard Lee Rohr.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Michigan Premier Hospice, West Branch, MI. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.EstesLeadley.com
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Claire Capra Sleep
February 21, 2019 at 1:07 pmKitty,
Although I knew your mom only briefly, she touched my heart in a special way. I am so sorry to learn of her passing . I am sending my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences your way.
Claire Capra Sleep
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linda hansen
February 22, 2019 at 11:46 amKitty, We were sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I played golf with your mother in the early days here at SLV. We always saw your parents at the annual Marine Corps birthday party in Nov. She attended after your father passed away. She was a lovely lady and will truly be missed by all who knew her.
Linda & Ted Hansen
Mary Smith
February 22, 2019 at 2:50 pmMy sympathy to Jerry’s family. She was a special lady and well thought of here in Savannah Lakes Village. We enjoyed her in our Needle Arts group and I enjoyed golfing with her.
Mary R. Bleakley
March 7, 2019 at 8:51 amWe lived right across the street from your mother and father for many years in McCormick. They were such great neighbors. She was a wonderful loving wife to your father, who loved her beyond words. After your dad passed, we enjoyed going with your mom to the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater. On our last night before we moved to Michigan, we went with your mom for supper to Red Lobster in Greenwood
I greatly admired your mother’s tenacity and determination not to let life circumstances get to her. Kitty, I had not known until I saw the obituary that your have also lost your brother recently. I am so very sorry. Know that your mother loved you very much.
Blessings,
Mary Bleakley
Mary Bleakley