Glenn Duane Rohder, of Lake Orion, passed away from a brief battle with cancer (mesothelioma) on March 18, 2019. He was 74.
Glenn is survived by his companion, Patricia Marvar of Lake Orion; his son, Barry (Bridgette) Rohder of Woodbine, MD; his daughter, Lesley (Paul) Rotole of Lake Orion; and his grandchildren, Christina, Paul, Austin, Reagan and Lorelei. He also survived by his sister Diane Masura of Scottsdale, AZ; and brother, Don Rohder of Yucca Valley, CA. Glenn was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Rohder.
He was born on Jan. 6, 1945 in Detroit. He grew up in Redford and moved to Lake Orion after serving proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He had a devoted love of classic cars and an eagerness to help others make repairs on their vehicles.
He loved to drive just about anywhere. He was a parts manager at a dealership for 35 years.
Glenn was an avid hunter who enjoyed life to the fullest on the water and being barefoot all summer.
He enjoyed the adventures of traveling. Glenn was a proud man who was organized and disciplined in every aspect of his life.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 24 from 2-6pm with Scripture Reading at 5pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Folds of Honor. Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery.
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