Remembering Richard “Rory” Rohde

Richard “Rory” Rohde, 66 of Hamilton passed away on September 20. after a two-year battle with cancer.

Rory was born in Corvallis, Oregon to Kermit and Barbara Rohde. He graduated from the University of Chicago where he attained a B.S. in economics.

He moved to Washington, DC in 1979 where he met his wife Marianne Bernhard. They were married for forty years.

He loved his career as an air traffic controller at Washington Center in Leesburg, and retired after 25 years. Later, Rory held several consulting positions with various companies including Lockheed Martin and the Fort Hill Group in Washington, DC.

He enjoyed being a father and coached his kids’ baseball and soccer teams. He was an avid tennis player for many years. 

In addition to his wife, Rory is survived by their children Zak and Alex, both from Hamilton and Sarah (Colin) Chapman, Hillsboro. He cherished his time with his two grandchildren Morgan and Liza Chapman. Rory is also survived by his siblings Kate Rohde, Gale Rohde and Scott Rohde and his ever-loving dog, Wasco.

A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville.  Service will begin at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are made by the Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville.  Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.