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Richard Rohrbaugh Obituary
He was born on March 14, 1954, in Lima, the son of Norbert and Mary Lou (Cline) Rohrbaugh, who preceded him in death.
On May 23, 1980, he married Carrie F. Thaman, and she survives.
Other survivors include his two children Tom (Jenny) Rohrbaugh, New Hampshire and Sarah Rohrbaugh, Lima; his four grandchildren Spencer, Snook, Andrew and Natalie Rohrbaugh and Avah Brown; his stepmother Patricia Dillon Rohrbaugh, Columbus; his three sisters Deb (Bill) Montgomery, Sandusky, Sharon Wise, Findlay and Kathy Green, Columbus; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rita (Jim) Schwieterman, John (Peg) Thaman and Ellen (Gene) Topp.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alexandra Rohrbaugh.
Rick retired as chief of police of Fort Shawnee after 22 years service.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, the Ohio Police Chiefs Association and the Fraternal Order of Police.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, studying the weather, and computers.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta, with the Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating.
The family will receive friends 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday at the funeral home, where a F.O.P. memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at BayliffAndEleyFH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rohrbaugh
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Debbie Pugh Burner
June 1, 2015
Until I see you again. With Love.
Debbie Pugh Burner
June 1, 2015
Be at Peace and Rest Comfortable. You have already been missed and will be for a long time to come having touched so many lives in such a short time with your big loving and caring heart. Remember the fun times we had as kids.
MEGAN WORTHY
May 21, 2015
RIP. MEMORIES OF WORKING IN THE AREA WHILE AT OSP POST 6. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY AND CONDOLENCES.
Teresa Roberts
May 21, 2015
So sorry to for your loss. I will always have fond memories of Rick and the times when I worked at Cridersville FD.
May 16, 2015
I am so glad that I got to know you and thankful for our friendship. Sorry I didn't make it to the funeral home, but I just don't do those things too well. I pray for strength for your family in days to come. Until we meet again my friend.
Tony Miller
May 15, 2015
I first met Rick as one of my instructors at the police academy in 1995. Recently we spoke online regarding our similar interests in weather and personal weather stations. Prayers for family and friends. Rest in peace Rick!
Douglas Kempher
May 15, 2015
I met Rick in 1977 while on the cb radio in them days.Rick went by undercover angel in those years and lived by memorial hosp. RIP Rick
Dave West
May 15, 2015
Rest in peace Chief.
Jerry and Mary Hagerman
May 15, 2015
Rick will surely be missed in our lives. We will cherish our memories of some great times together through the years. You kept us captivated and laughing Rick. We are going to miss you, but know you are now at peace. We will see you on the other side, our friend. We love you.
Les Long
May 15, 2015
Rick and I played 7th & 8th grade football together. Lost track of him for many years until Facebook. Rest easy old friend.
Sharon (Bitters) Hayes
May 15, 2015
Rick,
to a dear class mate who I enjoyed the many classes together in DECA our Junior and Senior year at Elida. The Great Class Of 1972. Thank you for all your services to the community, family and friends. You will be greatly missed by all. RIP. Till we all meet again. Sharon
Lori Cotterman
May 14, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss.
Patricia Wilgus
May 14, 2015
I am sorry for your lost
George Schock
May 14, 2015
God bless and RIP I will miss you till we meet again.
May 14, 2015
Rest in Peace Chief.
Michael Harnishfeger
Pharol Page
May 14, 2015
Prayers of peace and comfort to the family.
George Schock
May 14, 2015
God bless and RIP I will miss you till we meet again.
May 14, 2015
May God cradle you in His loving arms and give you peace. Carla Weaver Kohle
Anne Stratton
May 14, 2015
Rest in Peace my Friend. I will miss our telephone conversations; you made me laugh and then made me cry about your health struggles.
linda sherrick wrhinger
May 14, 2015
Blessings to all. R.I.P. my friend.
Denny Shaffer
May 14, 2015
To Carrie and family , It was my pleasure to know and work with Chief . I am. Sorry for your and all of our loss.....
Nancy McDonald
May 14, 2015
RIP My Friend
May 14, 2015
To the family of Rick.May GOD give you the peace you need at this time.
Sharon Taylor Fort Shawnee
Maj. Jim Thorburn (ret)
May 13, 2015
Many fond memories we shared patrolling the south end of Lima on Third Shift. Even if you were out of you "beat".. You and your K-9 were a welcome sight in times of need. R.I.P. Big man.
May 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom McNamara
May 13, 2015
I know you have been through a lot the past several years and pray you are now at peace! It was always a pleasure when we got to work together.
May 13, 2015
Carrie and family, so sorry for your lost. I will not be able to attend the funeral,but you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Carol Ann Carity
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