James Edward Rohrer

James Edward Rohrer, age 91, of Alliance passed away on June 20, 2021.

He was born on July 26, 1929 in Alliance to Ralph and Gertrude (Scott) Rohrer.

James graduated from Alliance High School in 1947. He worked as a crane operator for Kulka Steel and Equipment, retiring after 37 years. James was a member of the Elks, enjoyed wood working and working on cars. He could fix anything.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Edith (David) Kleinhans, Andrew (Judith) Rohrer and Steven Rohrer; grandchildren, Scott and Sandra Kleinhans and Jonathan, Saul and Kaila Rohrer; and three great-grandchildren, Aurora and Skylar Pickenpaugh and Ailani Kleinhans.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances (Trott) Rohrer, whom he married on December 19, 1948 and who passed August 4, 2011; and his siblings, Robert Rohrer, William “Mike” Rohrer, Bertha Hunter and Alice Colucci.

A memorial service will be held at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home on July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with a visitation two hours prior.

The family would like to thank the staff at Canterbury Villa and Alliance Hospice for their care and compassion.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.