Obituaries
Elsie D. Rohrer, 79
August 8, 1940 - June 17, 2020
Elsie D. Rohrer, 79, of Lampeter Township, passed away on June 17, 2020, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Anna Elizabeth (Danner) Shank. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Rohrer, and they shared 51 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2013.
Elsie, known as “Dee” to family and friends, graduated from the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and worked as a nurse for 30+ years. In addition to her nursing career, Elsie raised her four boys and operated the family dairy farm, near Strasburg, alongside her husband. Elsie enjoyed reading and listening to ‘50s music. She loved spending time with her sons, grandchildren and her beloved Yorkie, Scruffy. Elsie was a devoted member of Lampeter United Methodist Church.
Elsie is survived by her four sons: Douglas B. married to Mary Beth (Halter) Rohrer, Michael E. Rohrer, John M. Rohrer and Mark A. Rohrer, all of the Strasburg area; six grandchildren: Brandon, Lauren, Katrina, Adam, Olivia and Kate; her niece, Michele R. Buffington, wife of Jerry Buffington of West Lampeter; and great niece, Alice Buffington. In addition to her husband, Robert Rohrer, Elsie was preceded in death by her sister, Becky (Shank) Becker.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Elsie’s final resting place will be in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider sending a contribution in Elsie’s memory to the VisionCorps Foundation, 244 N Queen St., Ste. 301, Lancaster, PA 17603, or to the Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, Lancaster, PA 17602.
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Condolences to the Family
June 24, 2020
My sincere condolences to the boys and family.I have been Elsies friend and neighbor for 5 and half years. Wednesday’s won’t be the same as that was hers and Carole Terry shopping day. Sunday’s at church. There’s so much more to you to say. Prayers for all.
Jesus gained a new Angel
Darlene Baker
June 21, 2020
I’m very sad and surprised to learn of Elsie’s passing. I was her hair stylist for over 40 years and always looked forward to her visits; she always did, as well. We shared lots of stories, and laughs and came to think of each other as friends. My sincere sympathy goes out to her sons and their families, and to Lois and Don Rohrer who often brought her to my shop. You’ll all be missed very much. Dave Wagner
June 21, 2020
So sorry. Will never forget your loving care for our Jilly when she was little. Will never forget yours and Bob’s smiles on the left side back of the church.
Susan townsend
June 20, 2020
My deepest thoughts and prayers to the family. So many wonderful memories of younger days then on the farm
Cousin Ronny Danner
June 19, 2020
thoughts and prayers to the family.
Diane Walsh Winters
June 19, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family from a high school classmate.
Charles Oberholtzer
June 18, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of “Dee” Rohrer. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Mumma Hagerty
June 18, 2020
RIP Aunt Dee thanks making me feel like a part of the family I sure loved our 2hour phone conversation love u Jerry Buffington
