Gene Edward Rohrbach

Gene Edward Rohrbach, affectionately known as “Pa”, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2027 in his residence. He was born in St. Mary’s, Ohio on December 14, 1935 to Marion Rohrbach and Beatrice Kilger Rohrbach.

Gene began working at Weston Paper in St. Mary’s, Ohio in 1955 and transferred to Terre Haute in 1970 and continued his career as a purchasing agent before retiring in 1999. After 6 months of retirement, Barbie “encouraged” Gene to find a part-time job. Gene spent the following 15 years as a delivery boy for Coldwell Bearings. He was a member of St. Mary’s Village Church and was the oldest living member of the church. He enjoyed working on his antique tractors and baling hay around his farm. He spent a great amount of time at the Green Dome supporting his kids and grandkids and was an avid supporter of West Vigo Athletics. His family looked forward every year to Gene’s famous homemade ice cream on the 4th of July.

Gene is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara Laux Rohrbach, whom he married June 22, 1957 as well as his four children; Kelly Stafford (Jody), Kimberly Rohrbach, Krista Toney (Randy), and Scott Rohrbach (Missy), as well as his grandchildren; Nicole Warn (Barry), Jaclyn Ramsey (Troy), Cory Strole (Kaylee), Andy Jackson, Caleb Fleschner (Emilee), Ashley Miley (Josh), Kayla Toney, Jacob Rohrbach (Madeline), Seth Rohrbach (Annalyse), and Molly Rohrbach (Nicholas). He is also survived by his great grandchildren; Brendan, Bryce, Blake, Morgan, Owen, Rylie, Drake, Amya, Charlie, Case, Lily, Camryn, Carson, Jordyn, Jaxtyn, and Rusty, as well as his brother, Ronald Rohrbach, his sister-in-law Sharon Garman, as well as his special caregivers, Holly, Judy, Sarah, and Melissa. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Rogers and Wilma Axe.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Village Church on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Village Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the church. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons; Cory, Andy, Caleb, Jacob, Seth, and Owen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Village Church, in Gene’s memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be left at: www.fitzpatrick-funeralhome.com