Aloysius J. Rohr, age 86, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his home in Lincoln.

He was born on August 19, 1928, in Liebenthal, Kansas, to Jacob L. and Francis (Herman) Rohr.
Aloysius spent most of his life in the WaKeeney area. On April 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Bell. They also spent time as a couple in Pratt and Hutchinson, until Wilma’s death on May 7, 2012. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. Aloysius then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to be nearer to family.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Aloysius was known for his talent as a woodworker. He loved to go on fishing trips with his grandchildren, and enjoyed any time he had with family. He could also occasionally be found watching car races on television, cheering on his favorite driver.

Aloysius will be dearly missed by many.

Survivors include one son, Jerry J. of Lake Ritchie, Florida; one daughter, Alice J. Sorensen of Lincoln, Nebraska; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother Celestine of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and infant son, Steven A.; two sons Mark, G. and Allen W.; three brothers, Matt, Alvin, and Leonard; and two sisters, Irene Baalman and Francie Carlman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church of WaKeeney with Father Charles Steier as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:0 0 a.m. to noon, Wednesday at the funeral home.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions are suggested to the Aloysius Rohr Memorial Fund. Checks made to the fund may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left online at www.schmittfuneral.com.