John Harold Rohlich

John Harold Rohlich John Harold Rohlich died peacefully in his home on August 31st, 2013 surrounded by his wife and four children. John was born on November 22, 1956 in Madison, WI, as the 8th of 10 children to Mary and Gerard Rohlich. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerard, and brothers Henry and James. Survivors include, wife, Elsie Dorzback Rohlich, their children and spouses, Annie Parks (Jamie), Patrick Rohlich (Alison), Henry Rohlich (Lauren) and Margaret Rohlich (John); and his most precious grandson, Brock Henry Parks. He is also survived by his siblings Mary Ellen, Gerry, Tom, Karl, Cathy, Ginny, and Richard and his many nieces and nephews who thought of him as the funniest and coolest uncle. John began his career as an earth science and chemistry teacher in Round Rock, Texas, where he taught for 5 years. He and his family moved to Seaford, Delaware in 1992 where he taught earth science at Seaford Middle School. He taught 8th grade earth science for many years before finishing his career as a guidance counselor. He retired in 2012. In retirement, John enjoyed traveling with his wife, golfing, swimming, gardening, and playing with his grandson. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Center to workout. John was an active member of the Seaford Lions Club and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Orioles. John passed away fifteen days after his cancer diagnosis, and up until the hour of his death, he continued to crack jokes. A funeral will be held on Friday, September 6th at 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 532 Stein Hwy, Seaford, DE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to the Seaford Lions Club, P O Box 461, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, Seaford, DE.