Celebrating the life of
Robert F. Rohdenburg
May 06, 1929 - April 18, 2008
Robert F. Rohdenburg, age 78 passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Savannah surrounded by his family. He lost his 4 year battle with Renal Cell Cancer.
Born on May 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL, Mr. Rohdenburg was the son of the late Frank & Mildred Rohdenburg. Bob was a Korean Conflict Veteran and a devoted husband and father to his wife and children. He loved spending time enjoying the outdoors with his family whether it was at the lake boating and fishing or in the RV with his wife traveling to visit the children. He will truly be missed! You will be in our hearts always Dad. "Fix It" Bob.
Mr. Rohdenburg is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Doris S. Gillis Rohdenburg; father of 5 children; daughters, Robin Mark Hessefort and Sherri Terry Whelan; sons, Mark Wanda Rohdenburg, Bruce Sharon Rohdenburg and Reese Shawnee Rohdenburg; granddaughters, Brandi Whelan Hall, Korbel Adam Whelan Ballard, Cassandra Michael Whelan and Mary Belloit; great grandchildren, Olivia, Wyatt & Nora Hall and brother, Donald Rohdenburg.
There will be a private family gathering at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, Island Hospice, 4A Skidaway Village Walk, Savannah, GA 31411.
Dear Uncle Bob and rest of the Rohdenburg family: I am sorry for your loss,that I only just discovered. Uncle Bob, your name lives on. My father your brother Donald and my late mother Janet honored you by naming me, your first born nephew, after you when I was born nearly 49 years ago. I remember you as a tall, deep voiced man who seemed larger than life, who kind of resembled the pro wrestler Rick Flair. I fondly remember the many weekend visits from Elmhurst to your Villa Park home, not far away from Grandpa and Grandma Rohdenburg on West Ave., Where my brother Mike still lives. I also fondly remember the summer visits to your cabin in Wisconsin. Your children, my cousins, have certainly followed in your footsteps in enjoying and competing in various outdoor activities. From participating in a Wisconsin Dells watershow, to bowhunting, fishing, and cycling. You can be proud that they took your example to heart and share your passion for life. I also remember a couple of weddings that I was invited to for my cousins. Robert K. Rohdenburg Chicago, IL
- Robert K. Rohdenburg, Chicago, IL
Dear Grandpa, Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You and Grandma are such a positive influence to all of our lives. Your love for one another is one that will never be replaced, and one that we all strive to model our relationships by. Thank you for all that you and Grandma did for me and my 2 sisters...you were there for everything for the 3 of us girls...baptisms, birthdays, sporting events, first communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, and always just for a fun visit...you didn't miss a beat and we are so grateful for that! Thank you for being such a wonderful Grandfather!! We love you Grandpa, Korbel & Adam
- Korbel & Adam Ballard, Albany, OR
Dear Uncle Bob and rest of the Rohdenburg family: I am sorry for your loss,that I only just discovered. Uncle Bob, your name lives on. My father your brother Donald and my late mother Janet honored you by naming me, your first born nephew, after you when I was born nearly 49 years ago. I remember you as a tall, deep voiced man who seemed larger than life, who kind of resembled the pro wrestler Rick Flair. I fondly remember the many weekend visits from Elmhurst to your Villa Park home, not far away from Grandpa and Grandma Rohdenburg on West Ave., Where my brother Mike still lives. I also fondly remember the summer visits to your cabin in Wisconsin. Your children, my cousins, have certainly followed in your footsteps in enjoying and competing in various outdoor activities. From participating in a Wisconsin Dells watershow, to bowhunting, fishing, and cycling. You can be proud that they took your example to heart and share your passion for life. I also remember a couple of weddings that I was invited to for my cousins. Robert K. Rohdenburg Chicago, IL
- Robert K. Rohdenburg, Chicago, IL
Dear Grandpa, Words cannot express how much you will be missed. You and Grandma are such a positive influence to all of our lives. Your love for one another is one that will never be replaced, and one that we all strive to model our relationships by. Thank you for all that you and Grandma did for me and my 2 sisters...you were there for everything for the 3 of us girls...baptisms, birthdays, sporting events, first communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, and always just for a fun visit...you didn't miss a beat and we are so grateful for that! Thank you for being such a wonderful Grandfather!! We love you Grandpa, Korbel & Adam
- Korbel & Adam Ballard, Albany, OR
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
