Obituary of Frederick William Rohrs

ROHRS Dr. Frederick W. Age 78 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Thursday June 28 , 2012 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira , NY. Fred was born November 15 , 1933 in Elizabeth , NJ the son of the late Henry and Lenore McCloskey Rohrs. He was a graduate of The Pingry School in New Jersey and received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from The University of Rochester . After graduation, Fred served his country with The U.S. Army from 1955-1957 . Fred went on to further his education at Michigan State University where he received his Masters' Degree and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology . He married Jan Van Duzer on May 31 , 1960 and they recently celebrated their 52nd Wedding Anniversary . Dr. Rohrs was a self-employed Clinical Psychologist for 32 years and retired from The Horseheads Central School System. He was a long time member of The Retired Lions' Club , The Seneca Power Squadron , The Horseheads Elks Lodge # 2297 , and served for six years on the Advisory Board for the National Society DAR and as a member of The Board of Directors for Bethany Village. He loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them . Dr. Rohrs is survived by his loving and devoted wife Jan Van Duzer Rohrs ; sons and daughters-in-law : Dr F. Bruce Rohrs & Melissa Phelps of Pittsburgh , PA and their children Benjamin and Matthew , Dr. Brian Rohrs & Gayle Lazoration of Fairport , NY and their children Erika and Tyler and Charles & Lucy Rohrs of Allegany , NY and their children Emily and Andrew ; daughter and son-in-law : Diane & Andrew McCulla of Mclean , VA and their children Christine and Elizabeth ; brother and sister-in-law : Anthony & Lola Rohrs of Concord ,CA ; brother-in-law : Lewis S. Van Duzer of Horseheads , NY ; three nephews : James, William, and David Van Duzer and their families ; aunt : Ida Rohrs of Midland Park , NJ ; and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Thursday July 5, 2012 from 7-8:30 PM and Friday July 6 , 2012 from 1-2:30 PM. Dr. Rohrs' Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2:30 PM . Chaplain Mary Ann Bernard will officiate . Interment in Maple grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY . In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Dr. Rohrs may do so through memorials to Friends of The Horseheads Free Library 405 South Main Street Horseheads , NY 14845. Memories of Dr. Rohrs and Words of Condolence may be sent to www.lynchsfuneralhome.com.