Roger D. Rohrer

Roger D. Rohrer, of Bourbon, MO, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the age of 71 years.
Roger was born on April 14, 1944 at Bourbon, MO to Opal Walton Rohrer and the late Fredrick Alfred Rohrer.  He was a life-long resident of the Bourbon area and attended Bourbon School where he played basketball in high school.  Roger enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1966 and honorably served his country during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was stationed in England as a Radio Operator. Roger returned to Bourbon in 1969 and became employed at the Chrysler Plant in Fenton before working with his father in the Rohrer Insurance and Real Estate Agency.  He became a licensed insurance and real estate agent, purchased the business in 1972 and expanded the business by purchasing several more agencies. On July 24, 1971, Roger was united in marriage to Karen Schebaum in Sullivan, MO and to this union two children were born.
Roger enjoyed working outdoors and refurbishing furniture. He enjoyed camping with his family and watching John Wayne westerns. His special love though was that of his grandchildren who called him “Papa.”  Roger was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sullivan and Leasburg, American Legion Post 81 of Bourbon and helped to organize the former Bourbon Rotary Club and served as Secretary/Treasurer during the time it was active. Roger was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon.
He is survived by his wife Karen of the family home; one son, Brian Rohrer and wife, Tammy, of Sullivan, MO; one daughter, Michelle Brewer and husband, Jeremy, of Lenexa, KS; his mother Opal Rohrer of Bourbon; two brothers, Robert Rohrer and wife, Francie, of Bourbon and the Rev. Richard Rohrer and wife, Birdie, of Venice, FL; five grandchildren, Michalla, Jocelynn and Elijah Rohrer, Nicholas and Elliot Brewer; nieces, nephews; cousins and friends. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Fred.
Funeral services were conducted 10 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015 from the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon with Pastor Mary Avizenis officiating. Interment with military honors was in Bourbon Cemetery.  Visitation was held Friday, April 17, 2015 at the church from 4-8 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon in the name of Roger Rohrer.
Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO.  Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.