Armann Arnold Rohde

Armann Arnold Rohde, Sr.
81, of Hahira, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Rohde was born on October 6, 1940 to the late Arlene Merkel and Ertmann Rohde in East Peoria, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and before retiring, Armann worked as an electrical engineer for Pfizer Inc. Armann served as a Deacon and was on the church council and evangelism team. He also participated on the church’s dartball team. Armann along with his wife (Grace) were on a bowling team for many years. Among his many attributes, he served on the Board of Education, was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, participated with the shuffleboard club, loved to square dance with Grace (his wife), and enjoyed playing pinochle. He also loved playing dominoes with his children and grandkids, and his wife Grace, and very much loved gardening and planting flowers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Erlin Rohde and Dale Rohde.
Armann is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Grace Ann Rohde of Hahira, Georgia; daughter and son in-law, Melissa and Frank Kinast of Valdosta, Georgia; sons and daughters in-law, Chris and Bonnie Rohde of Daytona Beach, Florida, Armann, Jr. and Christa Rohde of Indio, California and Charles and Rogelyn Rohde of Beloit, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Heather Rohde, Gita (Katie) Kinast, Abigail Bridget Kinast Cook (Dallas), Emily Grace Kinast, Alex Rohde and Julianna Arteaga; great grandchild – “on the way” in April 2023; sisters, Carmen Butler of Brimfield, Illinois, and Sue Rohde Savage of Wisconsin; brother, Earl Rohde (Gladys) of Waupun, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in the chapel of Music Funeral Services located on 3831 North Valdosta Road in Valdosta, Georgia with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Frank Kinast, son in-law, will officiate. Interment will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in LaGrange, North Carolina at a later date. Kind words of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.musicfuneralservices.com The Rohde family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.