The Eugene Register-Guard
Lane County, Oregon
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Renee Lorraine Hastings Rohr
1921 - 2016
Renee Lorraine Rohr, nee Hastings, of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon passed from this life June 22, 2016. She was born December 26, 1921 to Arthur and Della Hastings in Farmington, Minnesota. The youngest of seven children, Renee grew up in Hampton, Iowa during the Depression. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1938. In 1942 she met her husband, Albert Rohr, while he was stationed at the Minneapolis Naval Air Station. Renee and Albert were married on August 31, 1943 on Treasure Island, California. Renee worked in Oakland, California for Honeywell Engineering Co. constructing naval ship engines while Albert was deployed in the South Pacific.
After the war ended, Albert and Renee returned to his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. They were blessed with the births of Michelle Rohr (Portland, OR) and Dr. Candice Rohr (Eugene, OR) while starting their lives together in Topeka. In 1950, they moved to Lubbock, Texas where Michael Rohr (Hilo, HI), Denise Barta, (Creswell, OR) and Kristine Sullens (Beaverton, OR) were born. They were active in Christ the King Parish and School as one of the "founding parishioners". Renee was active in the Order of Martha, PTA, Girl Scouts and her Lubbock neighborhood. She enjoyed keeping strong friendships friends and family ties through visits, letters, calls and annual family vacations to Topeka and Minneapolis. Family was very important to Renee.
In 1971, they moved to Stafford, Texas where Renee worked in the tax office for Stafford Independent School District. Upon her retirement from the tax office in 1987 they moved to McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. They were active in the McKenzie Bridge community and St. Benedict Catholic Retreat/ Lodge/ Church. Here she continued her strong sense of service by being involved in the Neighborhood Watch, McKenzie Garden Club and local sewing group. Her participation in sewing groups primarily involved her enjoyment of sitting with friends and visiting.
From childhood, Renee was known for her independence, enjoyment of people, positive outlook and ability to manage resources effectively so as to provide the most for her family. She was strong-willed, yet willing to give anything a try. Renee instilled in her family a love of traveling as she and Albert took the family on vacations through the Midwest and Western States. Education was important to the family as all five children graduated from Texas Tech University and Candice completed medical school at Tulane. Throughout her life she was proud of "doing things my way". Renee spoke of her good fortune of having the positive environment of family, friends and church throughout her life. An excellent cook, family dinners were always a festive event and with the whole family together as much as possible.
In her later years she moved into Farmington Square Senior Living Center in Eugene Oregon where she once again made many friends. With an endless will to live, positive outlook but limited mobility she ultimately moved into the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Renee was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Albert, her mother, father, sisters and brother.
She is survived by her children; Michelle, Candice, Michael (wife Sophia), Denise (husband James) and Kristine (husband Ken). She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Julia Loft, Andrew Rohr, Nicholas Rohr, Courtney Ildiri, Jonathan Barta, Kacey Sullens and Kori Sullens. Her four great grandchildren are Evrim Ildiri, and Emma, Olivia and Jacob Loft.
The funeral will be 11 am on Saturday July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetary. Remembrances can be made to her favorite non-profit organizations: St. Benedict Retreat Center McKenzie Bridge, OR., Catholic Charities or Springfield- Eugene Habitat for Humanity.
Lane County, Oregon
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Renee Lorraine Hastings Rohr
1921 - 2016
Renee Lorraine Rohr, nee Hastings, of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon passed from this life June 22, 2016. She was born December 26, 1921 to Arthur and Della Hastings in Farmington, Minnesota. The youngest of seven children, Renee grew up in Hampton, Iowa during the Depression. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1938. In 1942 she met her husband, Albert Rohr, while he was stationed at the Minneapolis Naval Air Station. Renee and Albert were married on August 31, 1943 on Treasure Island, California. Renee worked in Oakland, California for Honeywell Engineering Co. constructing naval ship engines while Albert was deployed in the South Pacific.
After the war ended, Albert and Renee returned to his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. They were blessed with the births of Michelle Rohr (Portland, OR) and Dr. Candice Rohr (Eugene, OR) while starting their lives together in Topeka. In 1950, they moved to Lubbock, Texas where Michael Rohr (Hilo, HI), Denise Barta, (Creswell, OR) and Kristine Sullens (Beaverton, OR) were born. They were active in Christ the King Parish and School as one of the "founding parishioners". Renee was active in the Order of Martha, PTA, Girl Scouts and her Lubbock neighborhood. She enjoyed keeping strong friendships friends and family ties through visits, letters, calls and annual family vacations to Topeka and Minneapolis. Family was very important to Renee.
In 1971, they moved to Stafford, Texas where Renee worked in the tax office for Stafford Independent School District. Upon her retirement from the tax office in 1987 they moved to McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. They were active in the McKenzie Bridge community and St. Benedict Catholic Retreat/ Lodge/ Church. Here she continued her strong sense of service by being involved in the Neighborhood Watch, McKenzie Garden Club and local sewing group. Her participation in sewing groups primarily involved her enjoyment of sitting with friends and visiting.
From childhood, Renee was known for her independence, enjoyment of people, positive outlook and ability to manage resources effectively so as to provide the most for her family. She was strong-willed, yet willing to give anything a try. Renee instilled in her family a love of traveling as she and Albert took the family on vacations through the Midwest and Western States. Education was important to the family as all five children graduated from Texas Tech University and Candice completed medical school at Tulane. Throughout her life she was proud of "doing things my way". Renee spoke of her good fortune of having the positive environment of family, friends and church throughout her life. An excellent cook, family dinners were always a festive event and with the whole family together as much as possible.
In her later years she moved into Farmington Square Senior Living Center in Eugene Oregon where she once again made many friends. With an endless will to live, positive outlook but limited mobility she ultimately moved into the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Renee was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Albert, her mother, father, sisters and brother.
She is survived by her children; Michelle, Candice, Michael (wife Sophia), Denise (husband James) and Kristine (husband Ken). She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Julia Loft, Andrew Rohr, Nicholas Rohr, Courtney Ildiri, Jonathan Barta, Kacey Sullens and Kori Sullens. Her four great grandchildren are Evrim Ildiri, and Emma, Olivia and Jacob Loft.
The funeral will be 11 am on Saturday July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetary. Remembrances can be made to her favorite non-profit organizations: St. Benedict Retreat Center McKenzie Bridge, OR., Catholic Charities or Springfield- Eugene Habitat for Humanity.
The Eugene Register-Guard
Lane County, Oregon
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Renee Lorraine Hastings Rohr
1921 - 2016
Renee Lorraine Rohr, nee Hastings, of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon passed from this life June 22, 2016. She was born December 26, 1921 to Arthur and Della Hastings in Farmington, Minnesota. The youngest of seven children, Renee grew up in Hampton, Iowa during the Depression. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1938. In 1942 she met her husband, Albert Rohr, while he was stationed at the Minneapolis Naval Air Station. Renee and Albert were married on August 31, 1943 on Treasure Island, California. Renee worked in Oakland, California for Honeywell Engineering Co. constructing naval ship engines while Albert was deployed in the South Pacific.
After the war ended, Albert and Renee returned to his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. They were blessed with the births of Michelle Rohr (Portland, OR) and Dr. Candice Rohr (Eugene, OR) while starting their lives together in Topeka. In 1950, they moved to Lubbock, Texas where Michael Rohr (Hilo, HI), Denise Barta, (Creswell, OR) and Kristine Sullens (Beaverton, OR) were born. They were active in Christ the King Parish and School as one of the "founding parishioners". Renee was active in the Order of Martha, PTA, Girl Scouts and her Lubbock neighborhood. She enjoyed keeping strong friendships friends and family ties through visits, letters, calls and annual family vacations to Topeka and Minneapolis. Family was very important to Renee.
In 1971, they moved to Stafford, Texas where Renee worked in the tax office for Stafford Independent School District. Upon her retirement from the tax office in 1987 they moved to McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. They were active in the McKenzie Bridge community and St. Benedict Catholic Retreat/ Lodge/ Church. Here she continued her strong sense of service by being involved in the Neighborhood Watch, McKenzie Garden Club and local sewing group. Her participation in sewing groups primarily involved her enjoyment of sitting with friends and visiting.
From childhood, Renee was known for her independence, enjoyment of people, positive outlook and ability to manage resources effectively so as to provide the most for her family. She was strong-willed, yet willing to give anything a try. Renee instilled in her family a love of traveling as she and Albert took the family on vacations through the Midwest and Western States. Education was important to the family as all five children graduated from Texas Tech University and Candice completed medical school at Tulane. Throughout her life she was proud of "doing things my way". Renee spoke of her good fortune of having the positive environment of family, friends and church throughout her life. An excellent cook, family dinners were always a festive event and with the whole family together as much as possible.
In her later years she moved into Farmington Square Senior Living Center in Eugene Oregon where she once again made many friends. With an endless will to live, positive outlook but limited mobility she ultimately moved into the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Renee was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Albert, her mother, father, sisters and brother.
She is survived by her children; Michelle, Candice, Michael (wife Sophia), Denise (husband James) and Kristine (husband Ken). She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Julia Loft, Andrew Rohr, Nicholas Rohr, Courtney Ildiri, Jonathan Barta, Kacey Sullens and Kori Sullens. Her four great grandchildren are Evrim Ildiri, and Emma, Olivia and Jacob Loft.
The funeral will be 11 am on Saturday July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetary. Remembrances can be made to her favorite non-profit organizations: St. Benedict Retreat Center McKenzie Bridge, OR., Catholic Charities or Springfield- Eugene Habitat for Humanity.
Lane County, Oregon
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Renee Lorraine Hastings Rohr
1921 - 2016
Renee Lorraine Rohr, nee Hastings, of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon passed from this life June 22, 2016. She was born December 26, 1921 to Arthur and Della Hastings in Farmington, Minnesota. The youngest of seven children, Renee grew up in Hampton, Iowa during the Depression. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1938. In 1942 she met her husband, Albert Rohr, while he was stationed at the Minneapolis Naval Air Station. Renee and Albert were married on August 31, 1943 on Treasure Island, California. Renee worked in Oakland, California for Honeywell Engineering Co. constructing naval ship engines while Albert was deployed in the South Pacific.
After the war ended, Albert and Renee returned to his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. They were blessed with the births of Michelle Rohr (Portland, OR) and Dr. Candice Rohr (Eugene, OR) while starting their lives together in Topeka. In 1950, they moved to Lubbock, Texas where Michael Rohr (Hilo, HI), Denise Barta, (Creswell, OR) and Kristine Sullens (Beaverton, OR) were born. They were active in Christ the King Parish and School as one of the "founding parishioners". Renee was active in the Order of Martha, PTA, Girl Scouts and her Lubbock neighborhood. She enjoyed keeping strong friendships friends and family ties through visits, letters, calls and annual family vacations to Topeka and Minneapolis. Family was very important to Renee.
In 1971, they moved to Stafford, Texas where Renee worked in the tax office for Stafford Independent School District. Upon her retirement from the tax office in 1987 they moved to McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. They were active in the McKenzie Bridge community and St. Benedict Catholic Retreat/ Lodge/ Church. Here she continued her strong sense of service by being involved in the Neighborhood Watch, McKenzie Garden Club and local sewing group. Her participation in sewing groups primarily involved her enjoyment of sitting with friends and visiting.
From childhood, Renee was known for her independence, enjoyment of people, positive outlook and ability to manage resources effectively so as to provide the most for her family. She was strong-willed, yet willing to give anything a try. Renee instilled in her family a love of traveling as she and Albert took the family on vacations through the Midwest and Western States. Education was important to the family as all five children graduated from Texas Tech University and Candice completed medical school at Tulane. Throughout her life she was proud of "doing things my way". Renee spoke of her good fortune of having the positive environment of family, friends and church throughout her life. An excellent cook, family dinners were always a festive event and with the whole family together as much as possible.
In her later years she moved into Farmington Square Senior Living Center in Eugene Oregon where she once again made many friends. With an endless will to live, positive outlook but limited mobility she ultimately moved into the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Renee was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Albert, her mother, father, sisters and brother.
She is survived by her children; Michelle, Candice, Michael (wife Sophia), Denise (husband James) and Kristine (husband Ken). She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Julia Loft, Andrew Rohr, Nicholas Rohr, Courtney Ildiri, Jonathan Barta, Kacey Sullens and Kori Sullens. Her four great grandchildren are Evrim Ildiri, and Emma, Olivia and Jacob Loft.
The funeral will be 11 am on Saturday July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetary. Remembrances can be made to her favorite non-profit organizations: St. Benedict Retreat Center McKenzie Bridge, OR., Catholic Charities or Springfield- Eugene Habitat for Humanity.
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