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Name:	James Walter Rohrbach (Nickname = Jim)
Spouse:	Connie Lee Grable Rohrbach
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	DECEASED 1996,
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Class of	1948	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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College Attended:	Purdue University / Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Birthdate:	December 3, 1929
Date of Death:	February 25, 1996

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Notes:	Jim Served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Div. during the Korean War. After serving his country and finishing college he worked in the real estate business in Florida where he helped his uncle, Walter, develop much of Vera Beach before coming back to Columbia City. He, with his brother Archie, owned and operated Rohrbach's Cleaners in Columbia City for many years before selling the business and moving on to a position at the Indiana State Highway Dept., as an engineer in the District Office from which he retired. Jim was a respected member of the community where he was involved in various fraternal organizations, American Legion, Elks Club, ect... as well as local government. He was a patriotic man with a strong sense of duty and was known for his compassion and respect for his fellow man. His Passions were his family, friends and fishing. He enjoyed teaching and helping others. He was a loving and devoted husband, father & grandfather. He is dearly missed and fondly remembered by many. Obituary in Post & Mail on February 26, 1996, Pg 14; February 27, 1996, Pg 5; February 28, 1996, Pg 12; and March 1, 1996, Pg 1. Buried Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City, Indiana.

Last Updated:	11-01-2009		Alumni ID:	12397

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