Roy L Rohn

Born July 1, 1933 in Hersman to Homer and Minnie (Thompson) Rohn, he married Lena Belle Thomas on July 14, 1956 in Mt. Sterling. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Russell (Ruth) Rohn of Morton; one daughter, Brenda (Larry) Sadnick of Peru; five grandchildren, Randall (Yvonne) Leach, Matt Leach, Mandy Rohn, Ryan (Amanda) Rohn, Kira (John) Finnegan and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Rohn and two brothers.

Roy had served in the United States Army during the Korean War era.

He had worked for Caterpillar, Inc., for 38 years, retiring from the Tech Center as a Mechanical Technician. He then worked as a bus driver for East Peoria Community High School for 15 years.

He loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working in the yard, traveling, listening to country music, fishing, hunting and working on cars.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Hersman Cemetery in rural Mt. Sterling. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army and the Mt. Sterling American Legion Post #374.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3420, Chicago, IL 60603.

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