Sandra Lea 'Sandy' Rohrbach

Sandra Lea "Sandy" Rohrbach, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born July 24, 1936, in Tiffin, to B.J. and Helen Whitmer. She married her husband of 50 years, Eugene F. Rohrbach, Nov. 25, 1954. She is survived by her children, Scott Rohrbach (Valerie) of Illinois, Anthony Rohrbach of Kentucky and Clare Dunham (Mark) of Jonesboro: brother, John Whitmer (Nancy) of California; sister, Barbara Keene of Ohio; grandchildren, Ashley Rohrbach, Whitney Rohrbach, Zachary Rohrbach, Megan Rohrbach, Bryan Rohrbach, Sidney Dunham and Trent Dunham; very special niece, Helen Thompson and family of Georgia. and a host of family and friends across the country. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene Rohrbach; brothers, Jim Whitmer, William Whitmer, Richard Whitmer and Gerald Whitmer; and sister, Louise Terry. Sandy was a 1954 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. Sandy became a licensed real estate agent in 1978 and then Agent/Broker and in 1986, opened her own business Rohrbach Realty in Newark. She retired in 2000 and moved to sunny Florida with her husband, where she stayed until she moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 2016. While in Florida, she was a member of St. Scholastic Catholic Church and other organizations, where she made lasting friendships. Sandy was an artistic woman and enjoyed painting and attending painting classes, writing poetry, reading, playing bridge every Monday and enjoying the special friends she has made while living in Jonesboro. Sandy was a member at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she loved her church and her church family. She was involved in many activities including NEA Baptist Auxiliary as a "Pink Lady", Silver Sneakers at NEA Baptist Wellness Center, and most recently at St. Bernard's Health & Wellness. She was a member of the Elk's Lodge both in Lecanto, Florida and Jonesboro. She was a proud and active member of the Master's Touch of Art Group and NEA Visual Arts League in Jonesboro. Her family held a special place in her heart, especially her seven grandchildren: she loved being a part of their lives. Sandy was a huge sports fan. When she wasn't cheering for her Ohio State Buckeyes, she was known for ringing her cowbell at her grandson's football games and cheering them on in whatever they pursued. She was their biggest fan! Her memorial service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1107 E. Highland Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401, officiated by Fr. Alfonse Gollapali. Interment will be in Tiffin, at St. Joesph's Cemetery, services to be announced. In lieu of flowers please make donations to American Heart Association, Blessed Sacrament Catholic school, St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or an organization of your choice in her name. Online guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.