Mary Bridget Burke Rohmiller

Mary Bridget Burke Rohmiller

1938 - 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of our dear mother, Mary Bridget Burke Rohmiller, born October 29, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa to Paul and Margaret (Rial) Burke, the third of three children. Mary passed away peacefully in her home on October 3, 2018 in Carlsbad, California.

Mary was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. She was from a humble background and was raised Shanty Irish. She traveled often to her grandmother's farm in Fort Dodge (Barnum), Iowa which is a small town comprised of Irish-American farmers. She started working at the age of 14 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City. She graduated from Heelan Catholic High School in Sioux City and attended Briar Cliff University in Sioux City. In the summer of 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald E. Rohmiller. Their honeymoon was spent traveling to Bakersfield, California where Ron had recently relocated to practice public accounting. Their early years were humble and lean as Ron was starting his accounting practice. Mary worked secretarial jobs until they started their family. Mary was an active member of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary for over 30 years, a member of the Young Ladies Institute, Children's Home Society, Bakersfield Country Club, Garces Parents Club and supported several other organizations. She was involved in their daughter's activities. Throughout the years, Mary's family was the center of her life. Mary and Ron enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, Canada and the US. They traveled to many places, particularly where there was a golf course and spent time at their condo in San Diego. They took pleasure in entertaining family and friends in their home. After Ron's passing, Mary continued to travel and spent time in Russia, Europe, Alaska and most recently Ireland. Mary's faith was important to her.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ronald Eugene, 9 year old daughter Katie (Katherine), mother, father, and brother Tom Burke. She is survived by daughters Bridget Rohmiller of San Diego, CA, Annette Adlard of Visalia, Ca, and Peggy Swanson and husband David of San Diego, Ca; grandchildren Jason Adlard of Visalia and Tanner Adlard of South Orange, NJ; brother John Burke, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held October 15th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, followed by burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mary to Garces Memorial High School or Our Lady of Perpetual Help school.