James R. Rohrback

James Robert Rohrback

Jim was born to eternal life on February 15, 2023. He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at the age of 79. A Christian funeral will be held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 11949 Wegner Rd., Riga, MI, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm. After the service, all are invited to lunch in St. John’s Fellowship Hall. Following the lunch, a burial will take place the same day at Riga Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name can be made to Michigan-based, Martin Luther Elder Care Ministries, an organization he loved and worked with in his retirement. For online condolences, please visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born on March 28, 1943 in Adrian, MI, grew up in Blissfield, Mi, and graduated from Blissfield High School, class of 1961 . He continued his studies at Adrian College graduating with a business major in 1965 . One week later, Jim married the love of his life, Vicky (Bohlka) in 1965 . Their marriage of 57 years was blessed with two loving sons, Mark and Chad.

From 1966 to 1969, Jim served proudly with the USMC in the 2nd Tank Battalion, Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, and Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. He attained the rank of Captain.

Jim worked most of his life in marketing, advertising, and public relations with an

unconventional excellence that a left profound mark on his co-workers and the Ad industry. Through his integrity, joy and generosity of spirit the people around him became more like a family, than co-workers.

Deer hunting was a great passion in Jim’s life. On any given day of the year, off the top of his head, Jim Rohrback could tell anyone how many days there were left till opening day. Jim was a founding member of Deer Camp 76, informally known as the greatest deer camp in the upper peninsula.

As a fisherman, his love, knowledge and skill of fishing was deeper than any river, lake or ocean he fished. And he shared that depth, with his sons, all his grandkids, many family members, colleagues and friends.

Jim’s faith shined in his personal and professional life with an enthusiasm that brightened rooms and lifted spirits, even on the most difficult days.

Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 57 years, Vicky (Bohlka) Rohrback. Best friend and dear father of Mark (Lyubov) Rohrback and Chad Rohrback. Further survived by brother David (Joyce) Rohrback; brother-in-law Don (Kathy) Bohlka; nieces and nephews Jennifer (Jason) Gunter, Michelle (Matt) Ganun, Michael (Tanya) Rohrback, Steven (Linda) Rohrback, Susan (Michael) Maginn, and Scott (Cindy) Rohrback; loving grandpa to Lara, Henry, Sophia, Rachel, and Ronin Rohrback. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Norman Rohrback, and mother, Esther (nee Eckert) Rohrback; mother-in-law and father-in-law Lillian (nee Martin) Bohlka and Robert Bohlka.