Kenneth Rohar

Birth date: May 1, 1936 Death date: May 11, 2013

Kenneth L. Rohar, 77, passed away on May 11, 2013 in Tacoma, WA. He was born on May 1, 1936 to Emmett A. and Laura A. (Sida) Rohar in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in San Pedro, CA. Kenny worked for many years as a Longshoreman Loc Read Obituary

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Pat O'malley

646w ago

My sympathies to Connie and the family. Kenny was not only a good storyteller, but a very smart and skilled diplomat. I learned a great deal from him and will always be indebted to him. Ken took a chance on me when I was an unknown port candidate. His support was invaluable and his friendship is something I always treasured.

As a Port Commissioner for 17 years I witnessed the contributions he made to the port and the union.He loved both and his family. I loved his optimism and good nature. He was also had an astute business sense and his adivce was always welcome and valuable. His contributions helped launch the Port of Tacoma to the heights it now enjoys. I will never forget him.
Pat O'Malley

Angela Phillips

648w ago

I miss you uncle Kenny...so so very much...even though over the past few years we didn't talk as much as we used to i know in your heart you knew how much i love you and I know in my heart how much you loved me.I never felt like you and auntie Connie were just my 'aunt and uncle' but more of another set of 'mom and dad' and Krissy is so much more to me than just a 'cousin' but more of my big sister...our family is just like that...closer than anything in this world...all of my life you made me feel important and loved and that I could come to you for anything...growing up you always made sure i was making a decision based on the adventure of it and if it was going to be fun and memorable...if I needed anything you found a way...I will always remember that and I think that is why my life is full of great stories and memories...if there was any road trip or plane ride or any dream I was contemplating when I was younger you would always say...go for it! whether it fit the 'norm' or not...if it made me happy you supported it...I speak my mind because you allowed that space for me (even if it did include a curse word ;)) when we would all be freaking out about silly things you always found a way to show us that it's not 'that big of a deal' and don't sweat it...life's too short...

Thank you for finding auntie Connie and making her your wife and loving her so tremendously...thank you for being that dad to Krissy and raising her and supporting her when she needed it most...thank you for being such an unforgettable grandpa to Savek and Brina...I only wish my boys knew you too...so they could talk about their crazy uncle Kenny and get that sly smile on their faces when they would tell stories about you...thank you for all the jeep rides...top down sun on my face wind at my back with any and all adventures ahead...thank you for your sweet big bear hugs and teaching me what good seafood tastes like...

I will miss your face and your scratchy scratchy mustache.I will miss your big smile and your smell, when I used to bury my face in your shoulders...
I love you...always

Angela Phillips

648w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

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Connie Rohar

648w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

Kristina Butorac

648w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

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Jerri Wood

648w ago

I had the pleasure to get to work with Kenny at the Washington Alliance for Retired Americans. He was such a great mentor and supporter to this 'young' retiree. He always had a hug. A willingness to help out whenever, however he could. He was never shy about putting people back on track and focused on the 'we' and not the 'me' in any meeting. I will miss his wit and passion for a good story. His work is done here and he did a hellava lot of it. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. He left this world a much better place because of he was here. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Jerri Wood, CWA Retiree, Renton, WA

Frances Torres

649w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

Anna Udorvich

649w ago

So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. I always enjoyed the times we shared together at the Butorac's. He was such a great story teller. He'll be missed. Thinking of you all during this sad time.

Love,
Anna Udorvich

Farra, Galen & Brycen Emery

649w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

Kristina, Dragan, Connie, Savek & Sabrina, our second family. We are so sad to hear about the loss of Kenny. We see Connie quite frequently on our trips to Costco but only saw Kenny ever so often on holidays. Kenny had a great sense of humor and was very fun with the kids. He was a great man and we were lucky to have known him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you all.

Val&Gary Johnson

649w ago

Connie, our deepest condolences to you and your family at the loss of Kenneth. So sorry to hear this. Know that we are praying for you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

Val & Gary Johnson

Angela Phillips

648w ago

I will miss your face and your scratchy scratchy mustache.I will miss your big smile and your smell, when I used to bury my face in your shoulders...
I love you...always

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