Connie Rohrbach

COLUMBIA CITY - Connie G. Rohrbach, 95, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Millers at Oak Pointe.

Born on May 19, 1930, in Columbia City, Indiana, she was the daughter of Clarence Theodore and Bertha Opal (Myers) Grable.

Growing up in the Columbia City area, she graduated from Columbia City High School in 1948.

On Sept. 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to James W. Rohrbach. They made their home in the Columbia City area. James died on Feb. 25, 1996.

Connie worked at Dr. Heritier's office as a long-time office manager until his retirement. She also worked to help set up Dr. Dickmeyer's office and worked as the office manager. Helping others via Job Works was the final stop in her working career.

She was a long-time member of Community Bible Church and a lifetime member of Delta Theta Tau sorority. Connie served as a Girl Scout Leader (leading two trips to Mexico), delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered at the hospital, served on the YMCA board, and did many other volunteer activities. She was a recipient of the Whitley County Foundation Heart of Gold award.

She enjoyed playing bridge and was in many bridge clubs over the years. In the last few years, this transitioned to be a daily game of Uno with her friends at Oak Pointe. She loved to knit, read, socialize and travel. Connie also loved time with her grandchildren (and later great grandchildren), whether that was time at the lake, on vacations or just hanging out with them.

She is survived by her children, Kurt (Margaret) Rohrbach and Carrie (Brian) Waterson; grandchildren, Zachary Rohrbach, Timothy Rohrbach, Mariah Silket, Amber (Waterson) Woosley, Eric Rohrbach, Dave Ealy, Sarah Waterson and Daniel "DJ" Rohrbach; six great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Betty Grable.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Eric "Rick" Rohrbach; brothers, Theodore "Ted" Grable and Rex Grable; sister, Edna Gay (Grable) Feist; sister-in-law, Eleanor Grable; and brother-in-law, Richard "Booney" Feist.

The funeral service was held on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Burial was at Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City.

The visitation will be from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials in Connie's honor may be made to Columbia City YMCA, Camp Whitley or Community Bible Church.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.