Julius John Rohr, 90, Hays, died Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 at Hays Medical Center.
He was born April 11, 1926 in Munjor, Ks. to John and Anna (Riedel) Rohr. He married Lillian Ann (Gerstner) on October 11, 1948 in Hays, Ks.
Julie was a WW II Veteran serving in the Navy, and worked as a machinist at S&W Supply. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Church and the Hays VFW. Julie was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, golf and his dogs. He was a kind yet strong man, who lived his life for his God, family, and country.
He is survived by his wife Lillian, of Hays, his three children, Beth Huston and her husband Doug, Michael Rohr and wife Wanda, Carol Rome and Ron Rome, all of Hays. A brother-in-law, Ralph Engel of Hays, a sister-in-law, Kathy Rohr of Hays, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Jarrett Rome, step-mother Emma Rohr, brothers, Alex, Ignatius, Isadore, and Gene Rohr, his sisters Albina Befort, Marcella Ruder, and Bernita Engel.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 30th, 4:00-8:00 p.m, with a combined rosary and vigil service at 7:00 p.m. and Friday July 1st, 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at Brock’s Keitheley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Ks. 67601.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Nicholas Faith and Family Center.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].