Michael C. Roahrig, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
He was born in Plymouth, Indiana on August 13, 1948 to Joel C. and Geraldine M. Brockus Roahrig. Michael attended St. Michael Grade School in Plymouth and then the Logan Center in South Bend.
He was a resident of Shady Rest in Plymouth until their closing, when he then moved into a supported living group through Marshall-Starke Development Center. At Marshall-Stark, Mike worked in the workshop until his retirement.
Mike enjoyed many summers spent fishing on Pretty Lake in Plymouth. He was an avid bowler and bowled in the Special Olympics. He was also a great pool player. He was a lifetime member of St. Michael Church in Plymouth.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Roahrig of Plymouth; nephews, Larry Joel (Larry) Roahrig, Jr. of Plymouth, and Timothy W. (Shannon) Roahrig of Saunemin, IL; and many great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Roahrig.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 10:30.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Marshall-Starke Development Center, 1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service at 10:30am on Saturday, May 15th:
https://zoom.us/j/97881441732
Jim Drubert says
Mike and I were neighbors growing up. If you were playing in a pickup football game, there is no one else that you would want blocking for you except Mike. Whenever I came home for a visit, Mike would always stop by to say hello and talk about what he was doing at the workshop or his nephews. Mike was always so proud of his brother. When Larry joined the Marine Corps he sent Mike a record of Marine marching cadences and other sounds of boot camp. Mike wore out that record playing it over and over for anyone who would listen.
I learned a great deal from Mike but did not realize how important those lessons were until I went out into the world. I cannot fathom the burden Mike carried through his life but he always persevered. We would all be better people if we endured and overcame challenges as well as Mike did. He really found his niche at the Marshall-Starke Development Center. It gave him purpose and enjoyment. Rest in peace my old friend.
George Holzwart says
George holzwart I was around mike when I was a kid he was a great friend and very kind spent a lot of time growing up with him thanks for the memories.
Pat Langfeldt says
I had the pleasure of knowing Mike while I worked at Marshall Starke. He always made me feel good when I visited with him, and I purposely sought him out, when I needed a smile. Mike had so many friends at Marshall Starke and was loved by many.
Rest will my friend…..
Megan says
Mike was a family man. Whether you were family or not, he made you part of his. He loved telling fishing stories that he had with his dad and all about his brother who was a marine. Every day he’d show a new piece of art he made. Mike was eager to give you a hug, ask you to have a cup of coffee with him, and shoot the breeze about John Wayne. He will be missed by so many.
TJ Trusty says
Mike was a brother to me he was really funny and he could tell a lot of stories and he loved to play skip bo Really going to miss you my dear friend
Vanessa hite says
I’m going to miss you mike you were a good person I new Mike from marshall Starke development center and he was a very good friend to have .