Ervin Jerome Rokke

A true soldier, scholar, family man, and member of his community. God bless him and his family.

I simply remember Erv as one of the nicest guys in the Class of 1962! Such a gentleman.

One would be hard-pressed to find anyone comparable to our fellow RTB: a brilliant scholar, warrior, and friend, Erv lived a life of service and devotion to his family, nation, and all who in some way had the privilege of knowing him. Our prayers, hearts, and deepest condolences are with Pam and the family during this time of mourning. Nancy and John Fer

One of the best and brightest of the class of 1962!

Many USAFA grads provided vital service to the Air Force but none provided superior service to the nation than Erv Rokke with the profound assistance of his loving wife, Pam. None. God speed, Erv.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1883-1962) once wrote: "It is not one´s activities which are really important in this life. When you lay down the things you do, day by day, someone else always takes them up. The really important thing is what you are as a person, what your character and your presence have meant to those you lived with, and what influence you have had on the atmosphere of your home or your environment-regardless of whether this was a restricted one, or a broad one which touched many lives...

I want to be express my sincere condolences to Mrs. Pam Rokke, and the entire Rokke family for the recent passing of LTG Rokke. He was my boss, mentor, and friend when we served at the US Defense Attache Office, American Embassy Moscow, USSR during the late 1980s. May he continue to Rest in Eternal Peace. Lewis S. Wallace Jr. Colonel USAF (ret.)

Dear Pam. Nancy and I are saddened by your loss. We all lost a great man. It's hard to describe the feeling I had when I was in his presence. It was something close the awe I think. And I just loved listening to his stories. I'll share an Erv story with you. Erv was the Dean and I was asked to give an FAA Flight Test briefing to one of the Advanced Aero classes. I was the FAA's Chief Scientist for Flight Management at the time. After the briefing I went to ERV's office and we had a great...

We were friends and classmates at the Air Force Academy since we were both 18 years-old. Friendship with the entire Rokke family enlarged our lives. There was no classmate whom I admired or liked more. He was a giant in stature, intellect and character, an example for all. The Air Force lost a great officer, the nation lost a GREAT man. I shall miss him forever - Don Shepperd