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Ivan C. Rohrer, 81

November 30, 2021

Ivan C. Rohrer, 81, of Millersville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Sadie (Charles) and Ivan F. Rohrer. He was the loving husband to the late Arlene (Vekios) Rohrer.

Ivan was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. He was an avid sailor and enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and friends in the fresh air and sunshine. He was a talented painter of watercolors and was passionate about poetry. His sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

He was particularly fond of a quote from Thoreau which he enthusiastically shared with those around him and fully embodied…
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

He is survived by his children: Georgette Ottobre of Millersville, Tori Pschar, wife of Jeff of Ewing, NJ, Phillip Rohrer, husband of Rhiannon of Yardley, PA and Allie Rohrer, wife of Alexa Pezzano of Hancock, ME; 6 grandchildren: Alexandra, Isabella, Nina, Luke, Addison and Quinn; his sisters: Eloise Swarr of Homer, NY, Jane Moyer of Scottsdale, AZ and Doris Shank of Millersville; several nieces and nephews as well as his loving and devoted significant other Lynnette Rickard of Oak Island, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:15AM on Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA 17551. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Inurnment will be private at Conestoga Memorial Park.

Full vaccination and masking will be required for those attending the Memorial Service.

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December 08, 2021

Ed was a good friend of Ivan’s in their “younger years”, in fact Ivan was the Best Man at our wedding, almost 62 years ago in Lancaster, PA. Our lives took different directions, Ivan moved to NJ and we were transferred to AZ but whenever we visited the PA area of their “old” stomping grounds, we asked his good friend, Dale Rohrer about Ivan and family. 
May memories and faith sustain you, knowing so many others care.
Ed and Kathleen Hall

December 06, 2021

It is with sadness that I say goodbye to my brother. He will be so missed by the family and friends. We are so thankful for all the little and big memories, his crazy sense of humor that always made us laugh, his inspiration and encouragement.  I’m sure he is an angel looking over us today. Love to all

December 05, 2021

Rest In Peace, Ivan. The last time I saw you was on the train from New York to Lancaster and we had a chance to catch up, a lot happened since then (must have been 25 years or more).
Bill Klein

December 05, 2021

Eloise, Jane, and Doris: I was saddened to read of the loss of Ivan.  May he rest in peace.  All of you will be remembered by me in many special ways–not only as friends, neighbors, and as a former employee.  We all had one thing in common–your mothers carrot juice.  My you all have many fond memories to which you can cherish.  There is nothing stronger that good family relations which the Rohrer family certainly had.  I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the memorial service tomorrow due to Deanna’s (wife) kidney transplant to which we have to be extremely careful during this time we are going through.  My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time.  May God’s loving presence comfort you, and his perfect peace restore you.  In Sympathy and love.
Hank Lawrence

December 05, 2021

My 5-12 age years were spent living next door to the Rohrer family. I remember each of the girls and Ivan, and some of the adventures we had as kids growing up in the 50’s. My main memory of Ivan was when we had a huge snow storm. We would start sledding at the top of Rohrerstown road, and stop at the creek at the bottom. Then Ivan would hook up all ours sleds to his car, and pull us back to the top of the hill. I’m sure that wouldn’t be legal today! 
The tribute pictures of Ivan are lovely, and I offer my condolences to your entire family. I’m sure he’s just had a wonderful reunion with his wife, Arlene, and his parents. May God bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Barbara Godshall Peters

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Monday, December 06, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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