Ross W Rohn Jr

Ross W. Rohn Jr., 91, passed away Saturday March 4, 2017, peacefully at the St. George Veterans Center. Ross was born May 31, 1925, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Francis and Ross Rhon. He was the oldest of three children. After graduating from High School in Bernardville, New Jersey, he attended College in Pasadena California, where he received a Junior Arts degree and later gained his teaching certificate which became his life work. His passion for education and theater helped to introduce many programs. One of which was the first outdoor education program at the L.A. District and Bellflower Unified School district. He incorporated an after school theater arts program that for several years presented two evening performances at the Chaparral Middle School.Ross was always looking for ways to improve education and introduce new programs to better serve his students. Among many of those were a basic eye exam, continued learning for special needs students, T-ball, and many outdoor recreations. His students loved “Mr. Rohn” and always wanted to be involved in his P.E. programs. He always encouraged and uplifted his students and rewarded them for their achievements, but most of all gave them confidence and friendship. In 1943, Ross enlisted in the U.S. Airforce, where he served in World War II. He was in the Carrier Command troop for the U.S. eight forces and served 2 years State side when he got home. For 38 years he was married to his first love Marie Teresa Habinger and together they had one son. For the past few years, Ross has resided at the St. George Veterans Center where he continued to spread his love for life. Always smiling and complementing everyone, sharing his adventurous stories, and his love for planes, cars, and books. His love for life always showed through his huge smile and will be greatly missed. Ross was preceeded in death by his parents, his Brother (Bill) and his wife Marie. He is survived by his Sister Jane (Pat) Duran of New Mexico, his Son Steve Rohn and his second great love, Gail Daniels. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the Cremation Garden at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1770 South Dixie Drive. The Family would like to acknowledge a special thanks to the St. George Veterans Center, for three years of care and genuine compassion that was shown to Ross. He was very fortunate to have such gracious caregivers.

Ross W Rohn Jr

May 31, 1925 - March 4, 2017