James D. Rohen, age 83, of Grand Rapids, MI has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Kathy (Ferguson) Rohen, children, Bill (Lisa) Rohen, children Hannah and Torin, Aaron (Susie) Rohen, children Brad, Jonny and Alyssa Poliski, Ethan (Julie) Rohen and children, Harrison (fiancé Kailey Tepper), and Cooper; siblings, Jeff (Lori) Rohen, Jerry (Patty) Rohen, Janice (Jeff) Martin; sister-in-law, Bev Ferguson, brother and sister in law, Bob and Edie Ferguson, brother in law Bernie Patterson and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, James W. Rohen and Helen (Doran) Rohen, his sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Robert Hoekstra, sister Judith Patterson, brother-in-law, James Ferguson, and niece Stacy Hoonhorst.

Jim graduated in 1957 from Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959, having served on the USS Conger until 1963. A lifetime career as a master plumber started once he was discharged and he then retired from River City Mechanical in September of 2012. Jim's passion was being a part of the Knights of Columbus Council 4362 and was also part of the AMVETS Post 126.

His family will remember him for his love for golf, shooting pool, playing cards, and his greatest love for watching his grandchildren participate in sports and activities.

The family would like to invite family and friends on Wednesday, August 23, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm for visitation with a rosary at 7pm at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546. A funeral service will take place the following day on Thursday, August 24, at 11am with a one-hour visitation prior at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1935 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be sent in Jim's name to Faith Hospice (2100 Raybrook SE Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546), or Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Killgoar Education Foundation (1935 Plymouth Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506).