Betty Lou RohrerAKRON – Betty Lou Rohrer, 92, of Argyle, Texas, and formerly of Akron, Elkhart and Rock Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Akron. She was the daughter of Melvin Clark and Mildred Smoker Clark, and she graduated from Akron High School in 1947. She was a member of the Church of God for many years. On Feb. 18, 1950, she married Frederick D. Rohrer and they had three children together. They lived most of their lives in Indiana, but also lived in Alaska, Florida and Texas. They especially enjoyed living on Rock Lake in their later years. Betty and Fred had many great adventures throughout their lifetime. They loved to fish, travel in their RV and spending time with family and friends. One of their most cherished memories was visiting the Holy Land. They attended Christian Center in South Bend Indiana. After 60 wonderful years of marriage, Fred passed away in 2010.
Betty was a wonderfully caring wife and mother. One of her greatest gifts was serving others and caring for loved ones. Betty found love later in life with Otto Woike, while living at the Good Samaritan. They were married in 2014 and he passed in 2018. They had a short, but wonderful life together.
Betty is survived by her daughters: Nancy Warner, of Champaign, Ill.; Sherrie and her husband Randy Brandt, of Argyle, Texas; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by her two sisters: Mary Ann Heiser Stinson and Donna Wahlig; sister-in-law, JoAnn Clark; brother-in-law, Max Stinson, along with seven nieces and three nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by husbands: Fred Rohrer and Otto Woike; son, Terry Rohrer; brother, Bob Clark; and brothers-in-law: Fred Heiser and Larry Wahlig.
A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22 in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, with Pastor Jim Shrock officiating.
The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
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Donations can be made in memory of Mrs. Rohrer to the Akron Church of God.
