In Memory of Sharon Irene Rohlf



Sharon  Irene  Rohlf
Sharon Irene Rohlf
Born: June 22, 1951
Died: December 24, 2016
Age: 65
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Sharon Irene Rohlf
June 22, 1951 - December 24, 2016
From: Odebolt, IA

Sharon Irene (Gronemeyer) Rohlf, age 65, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend David Viggers will officiate, interment will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com


Sharon Irene Rohlf, 65, was lost to us on December 24, 2016 in a tragic car accident.

          Sharon, a lifelong resident of Odebolt, IA, was born June 22, 1951, the middle child and only daughter of Ruth (Stickrod) and Lyle Gronemeyer. She graduated from Buena Vista College and became a preschool teacher. She married her husband, Gary Rohlf, on July 2, 1983.

After becoming a stay-at-home mom, Sharon became a passionate saleswoman for Avon, and used her enthusiasm to fundraise renovations for the Odebolt-Arthur school playground.

 Sharon is survived by her husband, Gary, her two sons, Nicholas and Ryan, and her brothers, Mark, Terry, and Scott and their families; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Ruth Gronemeyer; parents-in-law, Robert and Frances Rohlf; and brother, William “Bill” Gronemeyer.






SERVICES

10:00 am, Saturday,
January 14, 2017

Trinity Lutheran Church
Odebolt, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend David Viggers

CASKET BEARERS

Pallbearers

Nick Rohlf
Ryan Rohlf
Tanner Roush
David Rohlf
Mark Gonemeyer
Jim Rohlf

Honorary Pallbearers

Kari (Gronemeyer) Ceicys
Patty Bruening
Susan Flogstad
Linda Yougren
Barb Rohlf
Kim Follenweider
Ruth Wulf

VISITATION

One Hour Prior
To The Service

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Trinity Lutheran Church
Odebolt, Iowa

MUSIC

Barb Rohlf, Vocalist

INTERMENT

Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Iowa


Condolences


Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:11 PM
“So sorry to learn of Sharon's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up on the same block as Sharon & her family & I will miss accidentally running into her whenever I get back to Odebolt. She brightened the lives of all those who knew her. ”
- Diane Smith Thies
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 12:53 PM
“My thoughts and prayer's are with the Family and Friend. God bless you all. RIP Sharon.”
- Brenda Roush
Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 12:55 PM
“R


We are so sorry to hear about Sharon your family is in ouresponse prayers.
- Mr and Mrs Robert lane
Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 1:09 PM
“I sure miss you. Thanks for being in my life you always made sense of things when I needed a true friend. Thanks love and miss you bunches”
- Tina Huck
Friday, January 6, 2017 at 9:30 PM
“Your family is in my thoughts. My condolences on your loss. ”
- Joseph Benesh
Friday, January 6, 2017 at 9:30 PM
“Dearest Ryan, I am so sorry for this tragedy of losing your mom. Simply know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. God speed your dad's recovery. ”
- Marilyn Mueller
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:45 PM
“Ryan, from myself, as well as everyone at ABI and the ABI Foundation, we are so very sorry for your loss and all you are continuing to endure. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to find peace through tragedy. Please let us know ANYTHING we can do for you. God Bless you, Ryan. ”
- Amanda Nuzum
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:45 PM
“So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. As a cousin I remember visiting with her family in Odebolt and attending family reunions. May you rest in peace.”
- Richard Freese
Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:16 AM
“I'm so very sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She always had a smile for everyone! She will be deeply missed! RIP Sharon.


- Tonya Dupre
Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 5:05 PM
“So sorry to read of your accident. Thinking of you & continuing to keep you & Gary in our prayers. Gary's former Ag. Instructor. ”
- Duane & Georgia Wahlstrom
Friday, December 30, 2016 at 9:09 PM
“My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. Sharon was loved by all. She had the sweetest heart and will always hold a special place in my heart. She is watching over the family and will be there to help you recover, Gary. Nick and Ryan, you are her pride and joy. Take good care of your dad. Hugs to everyone in the family.”
- Judy Gronemeyer
Friday, December 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM
“I am deeply saddened to hear that Sharon is gone; my condolences to the Rohlf and Gronemeyer families.”
- Paul Ross
Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:54 AM
“Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Sharon was and always will be a family friend to the Bruenings. Our heart felt sympathies to each of you during this difficult time.”
- John and Jennifer Bruening
Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:54 AM
“We were all so saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gary and family and hope for a speedy recovery for gary.. ”
- THE STAFF AT SIOUX LAND ADULT MEDICINE
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 10:10 PM
“To the Gronemeyer family, my heart is so heavy. I have such great memories of all of you when I was growing up next door to you! Sharon always took the time to say hi or even sit and have a chat with me on the steps while Ruth had her smoke. Sharon will be missed by many and taken way to soon! Please know that I am thinking of all of you and sending prayers your way! ”
- Shanda Pride Mohr
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 10:09 PM
“My sympathy to the Rohlf family. We had some good times at Nelsons Vet Supply in Storm lake over the years. Gary.......hope you are recovering too. Our prayers are with you. Steve Frank, Nelsons Premix and Vet Supply”
- Steven Frank
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 11:40 AM
“We are so sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.”
- Sara and Rick Crawford
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 8:14 PM
“So saddened to hear the news. Fond memories of visiting cousin Sharon, Uncle Lyle and Aunt Ruth, and her brothers - including the exchange over nights - I being the farm cousin staying in town and Sharon staying with my mom & dad and sisters. I loved it, back then Sharon wasn't all that keen on being stuck on the farm. Sharon was only a couple of months older then me and we grew up sixty miles apart but we shared milestones like Lutheran confirmation, high school graduation, and an adult beverage or two in our early twenties. Life's twists and turns put us 1000 miles apart in our adult lives and kept our chances of seeing each other to very few, but we always shared a laugh and good memories of growing up as cousins when our paths did cross. Condolences to Gary and their sons, and to my cousins Terry, Scott, and Mark - be comforted by all the great memories. Rest in peace cousin Sharon”
- Marshall Gronemeyer
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 5:44 PM
“Keeping your family in our prayers at this difficult time. ”
- Grant and Irene Thayer
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 5:43 PM
“We are so sorry to hear about the death of your wife and your mother-Vern is a brother to Ray Bruening, and I know Sharon was a good friend of Pats. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
- Vern and Mary Bruening
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 5:43 PM
“So sorry to hear of the loss of Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers to you Gary and your family. She will truly be missed by all. RIP Sharon”
- Cheri & Gary Stowe
Monday, December 26, 2016 at 7:49 PM
“My deepest sympathy for the Rohlf family. I got to know Sharon very well at the bank. Such a wonderful lady. Always beaming about her sons. She made it very enjoyable to bank with her. She will be dearly missed. RIP Sharon”
- Keith and Bobbi Lohr
Monday, December 26, 2016 at 7:49 PM
“Deepest Sympathy to Sharon's Family. So sorry to hear of her death.
God Bless”
- Ann Wallace (Leonard)
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