Robert A. Rohrer
September 26, 1937 – April 5, 2021
A funeral will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S., Burdick St; Friends may call on the family on Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Bob will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Reservation Aid, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 83, passed away on Monday evening, April 5, 2021. Bob was born in Evanston, IL, on September 26, 1937, the son of James and Priscilla (DeWard) Rohrer. On July 9, 1976, he married Shirley Leist who survives him. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for many years in research and development at Allied Paper Company, and later was as a resident care attendant at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and golfing. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Julie Rohrer of Plainwell; grandsons, Matthew Chappie and Gregory Chappie; brother, James (Thelma) Rohrer; step-children, Mark (Shelley) Hoogerheide of Kalamazoo, Paul (Mary) Hoogerheide of Bellflower, CA, David Hoogerheide of Kalamazoo, Dawn (Charles) Fierke of Kalamazoo; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Stephanie, Kristen, Allison, David, Andrew, Anna, Austin, Kenneth, Elizabeth; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Alex Chappie, sister, Dorothy Hartman; brother Bruce Rohrer.

So sorry for your loss, may all the happy memories be a comfort to all of you.
Bib was my neighbor for a decade. He was such a fun guy. I always enjoyed our chats and his quirky sense of humor. Test on bob.
Shirley, my dear friend, I was so sad to hear that Robert died. Please know that my love and wishes for your comfort are sent to you daily. Please take comfort in knowing that all the kindness and caring you have always given is now yours for the taking. Love to you and your family Emily Sherwood