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Robert E. "Bob" Roehm

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ROBERT E. "BOB" ROEHM, 76, of Wolcottville and seasonally of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at his residence, Winter Haven, Fla. Born May 1, 1928, in Fort Wayne, he was owner/ operator of Roehm Marine in Fort Wayne for 35 years. He was a World War II Army veteran, board member of Fort Wayne International Aviation Museum, a member of Seaplane Pilots Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, EAA, Back Forty Flying Club, American Legion Post 82, and Young Eagles. He was also a member of Beymer United Methodist Church, Winter Haven, Fla., and an affiliated member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn E. (Parkison) Roehm of Wolcottville and Winter Haven Fla.; son, Robert "Rob" E. (Deb. Hullinger) Roehm II of Markle; daughters, Susan (David) Junk of Winter Haven, Fla., Nancy (John) Austin and Margaret "Peggy" Roehm, both of Fort Wayne and Elizabeth (James) Sanderson of Wawaka; sister J. Carole (Richard) Hill of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Opal (Favory) Roehm. Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Church United Methodist, 229 S. State St., Kendallville, with visitation one hour prior to service. The Rev. Dr. David Hogsett officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road. Memorials to Trinity Church United Methodist or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2005.

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Kelly (Dwyer) Werth

January 24, 2005

It was so sad to hear about Mr. Roehm's passing.

The first airplane I ever flew in was his plane over Big Long Lake. I will miss the sound every summer of him going out across the lake in the plane and my cousin Donovan yelling "It's Papa Roehm"!! I know that he is sitting back with my grandfather (Don Holle) telling Big Fish stories now! The whole Roehm family is in our prayers!

Floyd and Carol Sims

January 24, 2005

Marilyn and Family,

We are sadden to hear of the passing of our long time neighbor at Big Long Lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob will be missed by his many friends.

Floyd will never forget his flight with Bob over Big Long Lake and the other areas in Northern Indiana.We loved our chats with Bob in the lake lane coming and going. May God be with you and comfort you in your sorrow.



Floyd and Carol Sims

Dale & Marie Dolby

January 23, 2005

Marilyn and Family,

We are saden to hear of Bob's passing. Dale has many fond memories with Bob. Last fall they made a flight over Dallas Lake. Probably Bob's last flight. Our prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

May God be with you.

Verg & Nora Anderson

January 23, 2005

Dear Marilyn and family,

Our hearts are just too full of thoughts--good and dear--of all the times we have shared over the years. For Verg, ever since he and Bob met that first day of school. Our lives have been blessed by Bob's friendship--and yours as well. Our class of EHS '46 was so special. God bless all of you as you move through these days ahead. We'll be there for you. Love and lasing friendship, Verg and Nora

Mary Ann (Favory) Johnson

January 23, 2005

To The Roehm Family

I'm so sorry to hear that Bob has passed away. My best memories of my cousin was up at Big Long Lake when we used to have Favory get togethers. We always looked forward it. He will be missed. You are all in my prayers. God Bless

Ralph Wilt

January 23, 2005

Marilyn and family - we were so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a special person and will be missed. He had a good heart, always cheery and positive and pleasant to be around.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ralph and Marilyn

Dennis & Sharon Sherman

January 22, 2005

We are both so sad to learn about Bob. What a wonderful guy - always a smile on his face - always happy!

Being pilots, Bob & Denny had a lot in common. We always looked forward to seeing him at Lakeland Sun 'n Fun at the QB headquarters and, he always saw Denny at the breakfast in Ft. Wayne when we visited our home town every summer. We will miss him and will keep him in our prayers.

Wanda Lake

January 22, 2005

Marilyn and Family,

So sorry to hear about Bob. May God be with you during the days ahead. I will never forget the flight around the lakes with Bob.

Take care. Wanda

Al Busse

January 22, 2005

Dear Parky: May the memories of the wonderful life you and Bob shared, in addition to your family and many friends sustain you in the days and years ahead. Much love, al busse

Karen Beatty Allen

January 22, 2005

Marilyn, Susan, Nancy, Peggy, Robbie, and Elizabeth.

My childhood is full of fond memories of you and your father. I remember learning to ski behind your boat as your father drove. I remember the "awesome fly-in" at Hamilton Lake one summer when we were vacationing there. Pretty impressive for a kid! The name Bob Roehm was a staple in our home because Dad talked about him many times and still does. Dad and Bob were great friends for many years and I know Dad will miss him. My prayers are with your family at his passing and your sorrow. May God be with you and know he is now flying with the angels.

James Turner

January 22, 2005

Very sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. My visits to Long Lake were often the one thing I looked forward to each summer. His kindness and hospitality was appreciated more than he knew.

Teri Warren

January 21, 2005

My love goes out to the entire family. I will always remember flying over Big Long Lake with "Dad" Roehm.

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