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ROBERT "BOB" EARL ROHLFING, 85, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born June 2, 1929, in Dunkirk, Ind. he was the son of the late Robert Gephart Rohlfing and Hazel Gephart (Garringer) Rohlfing. In 1950, he married Wanda Agatha (Welch) Rohlfing; she passed away in June of 2005. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Dunkirk High School, afterwards he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1952. He studied at Purdue University graduating in 1956 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation in 1956, he was employed with General Motors, Anderson, Ind., working there until his retirement in 1994. After retirement, he moved to Tippecanoe Lake and had been a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind. for the past 20 years. Bob was a lead singer and saxophone player in his own band, played bridge, and was actively involved in the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster, Ind. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Robert "Bob" Rohlfing of Fort Wayne; daughter, Deborah (Steve) Schmidt of Boca Raton, Fla.; six grandchildren, Carissa Bayer, Stephanie Montini, Katie Schmidt, Amber Dippon, Ashley, and Brock Rohlfing; and six great-grandchildren, Brady Stout, Ciara Stout, Hunter Dippon, Siena, and Jack Bayer, Luca Montini. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Cindy, in 2012. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Ind., with military rites conducted by the North Webster American Legion Post 253. Pastor Todd Gerst of Warsaw Community Church officiating. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home parking lot at 10:50 a.m. for those wishing to attend the graveside. Memorial donations in Bob's name may be directed to the American Legion Post 253, PO Box 131, North Webster, IN 46555, and would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home's website at www. redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
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Karla Hofherr
September 22, 2014
I got to know Bob in December of last year. He was quick witted and had a great sense of humor. I was acting as a caregiver to another resident. I would try to walk with her after meals. Bob would me hobbling with my cane and say, "It looks to me like you are the one who needs the caregiver...She can outwalk you." This always brought a smile to my face. When he was feeling well enough to sit in activity room I heard him sing on more than one occasion. I made sure to tell him how much I loved his voice. He sounded like Bing Crosby and Andy Williams. He also was sharp when they would play the brain teaser games. I became very fond of him. I think it could be that we shared something in common...humor, playing the saxophone, and singing. I would listen to him when he wanted to lie down, but had to sit up. I could see him starting to decline over the past few months. I will miss him. I find hope in knowing he is at peace, reunited with his wife and other family. Bob Jr. my condolences to you and all your family. You were an awesome son! I am sorry I could not appear to pay my personal respects. I found out after the fact. I will miss his smile.
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