Richard William Roehm, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:49 a.m. in Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Indianapolis on November 28, 1934 and was the only son of Edgar W. and Clara (Biesmeyer) Roehm. He attended Hanover College where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and was a graduate of Broadripple High School. It was in high school where he met Sandra “Sandy” Bernett; the two were united in marriage on May 26, 1956.
Richard was a woodworker and a lover of the lakes. He enjoyed time refurbishing and restoring old, wooden boats. He was also a fan of and player of hockey and was a founding member of the Columbus Youth Hockey league where he also coached. Professionally, he was in medical and surgical supply sales, retiring from management.
In addition to his wife, Sandy, those who celebrate his life through cherished memories include his daughter, Cynthia (husband, Ken) Patterson of Warsaw and son, Kurt (wife, Olga) Roehm of Costa Rica; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in passing.
Private interment will take place in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
Gifts in memory of Mr. Roehm may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of American, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.