At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, May 25, 2012 of Woodham, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Rhoda (Thomson) Rohde. Dear father of Douglas and Judy Rohde of Exeter, Glenn and Marilyn Rohde of Woodham, and Calvin and Val Rohde of Zurich. Dear grandfather of Karen and Ben Geiger and Kathy and Greg Hendrick; Dan and Nancy Rohde and Tammy and Jason Steinbach; and Sonya and Wayne Martin, Cheyanne Mosurinjohn and Jason Willert, and Greg Fear; and great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Emma, Megan, Justin, Jakob, Jenna, Kaylee, Evan, Kamryn, Warren and Justin, Damian and Vivian. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anna Keller of Exeter, Clarence and Isabel Thomson of Woodham and Dorothy and Glen Jeffery of Exeter. Predeceased by brothers Alex and Arthur Rohde and a sister Marguerite Gibson.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 29th at 11AM with Rev. Judith Ritchie and Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
William (Bill) Rohde
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our thoughts are with your Family
We had good times together
and we always enjoyed your company
Harry Hardy
Dave McCurdy and Amanda Vojin
Glenn, Marilyn and the rest of the Rhone Family
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. May time heal all sadness and the happy memories bring smiles to your faces.
Grinder & Amanda
Darlene Passmore
My deepest sympathies to you Rhoda & Family. Bill was a great neighbor and friend. I will sadly miss his infectious smile and deep felt laughter.
Trevor Edwards
To the Rhode family,
Please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of Bill. I remember as a kid going to your farm with Dan, we always had a good time, and Bill was always happy go lucky no matter what trouble we caused. He will be greatly missed.
Marg Vlemmix (Parsons)
Dear Rhoda and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Bill. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Alice, Murray & Barb, Marg & Jack & families
Pat Stewart&Bryan Somerville
Dear Calvin,Val and Rhode Familys Please accept our condolences on the passing of Bill.He will surley be missed by all who new him.
Patti and Ross
Rhoda and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill was always pleasant to be around. We will miss the small chats that we had in our store.
Sears and Dashwood Lock and Key
Karen Dickins
Doug and Judy, I am sorry to hear of your dads passing. I remember your father as a very kind and true gentleman, and always was a pleasure to serve him at the bank.
Thelma Tunbull
Rhoda and family,I am sorry to hear of your loss.We all thought the world of Bill.I am sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral. I will call you later and have a visit.
Love,Thelma Turnbull
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy in your loss – Bill will be remembered by many for his musical talent and big smile.
Thinking of everyone at this sad time and cherish your memories.
Larry and Joyce B.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Rhoda and family,
We are so sorry to read of Bill’s passing, he will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Susan Moore
Dear Rohda and all the family: We will always remember Bill’s big smile and quiet ways. He will be missed.. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Susan Moore
Jon and Chelsey Passmore
Rhoda and Family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Billy. Jon has many memories of him and will always have a special place in his heart for him.
Take care of each other and remember the good times as you move through the coming days.
Eugene & Linda Webber
To the entire Rohde family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time…
David Rohde
My sincere sympathy in the loss of this great man, my thoughts are with you during this time. There will always be a fond memory of childhood days and compassion as he lives on in our hearts.
Joan McCallum
To Rhoda & family;
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Treasure your happy memories. He was a good neighbour. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Grant and Carol Thomson
Our sincere sympathy to the Rohde Family.
Jodi and Pat Regier
Dear Rohde Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Karen spoke often and fondly of both of her grandparents, I know he will be missed dearly but he shared a rich life with everyone.
Prayers to you all,’
Pat and Jodi Regier
brenda palsa
Calvin, Val, Cheyenne, Jason and family- my thoughts are with you
Clifford Rohde & Family
Rhoda & Family
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband & father
& our uncle.We are deeply saddened. God Bless.
Cliff and Elaine Webber
Dear Rhoda and Family,
The passing of Bill has stirred many memories. The pictures you share are full of family, celebration and fun. Just beautiful!
We send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Cliff and Elaine Webber
Tom Hartai family and staff
Rhoda and family
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time….Bill was always such a gentleman and a pleasure to serve in our store in Exeter. He will be missed by so many.
Tom Hartai
Brigitte’s
Thomas H.Fine Menswear
Exeter
Murray Hunking
Doug , Calvin, and The Rohde family. I’m so sorry for your loss,you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Murray Hunking
Mary Gay Brooks, Gabriola, BC
My dear Rhoda, Douglas, Glen, Calvin & your families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I am so sorry to learn Bill has passed away. I have such fond memories of his kind, gentle, humorous nature,… memories that stretch way back to times when we were all so young. May you all find strength in one another now and in the days and months to come.
Your loving cousin, Mary Gay
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Rhoda, Doug, Glenn, Calvin and families:
Sorry to learn of your loss. Bill was a gentleman, he will be missed. May your memories of Bill bring you comfort in the future, he will never leave your hearts and minds.
Audrey McRoberts & family
Dear Rhoda & family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Bill was a wonderful man and I have many wonderful memories of time shared with you both. My sincere sympathy. God bless. Audrey
Tim and Donna Cooper
Sorry to hear of your loss, he will be missed.
Gerald, Cathie Morley And Family
To The Rohde Family: On behalf of myself and my family we wish to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of BIll. Please know we are thinking about you at this time. May God Bless You.
Don & Marion McCurdy
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Bill loved his music and it added that magic touch to many occasions. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Angela & Kim McLean
We are so very sorry to hear about Bill’s death. Our thoughts are with the family – in particular Glen and Marilyn Rhode, our cleaning “angel”, who cleaned our cottage this morning. Peace be with you in the days ahead and remember to cherish the memories you have collected over the years. Love is the only thing you can take with you when you go, and I’m sure that Bill Rhode took a lot with him.
Thinking of you all at this time and sending our most sincere sympathy to the Rhode family,
Angela & Kim & family
Gerald,Cathie Morley and Family
To The Rohde Family: On behalf of myself and my family we wish to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. Bill was a very special person who will be greatly missed by everyone. May you cherish the memories you all created together.God Bless You.
Larry and Sandra Hern
Our sincere sympathy to the Rhode Family in your sad loss of a wonderful Husband, Dad , Grandpa and Great -Grandpa. He will be remembered fondly by all who loved him.
Margaret & Lorne Hern
Dear Rhoda & Family,
We shall miss Bill’s distinctive laughter, music , and those beautiful poppies along the Thames Road. Dad & Mom valued Bill’s friendship, and we shared many a special celebration with the two of you as their guests. The Thames Road community valued Bill’s shared life, as church member, neighbour, farmer, entertainer, and friend. As family you have been richly blessed. We are saddened to learn of his passing.
Blessing to all of you.
Margaret & Lorne Hern
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Rhoda and family,
My sincere smyathy in the loss of your loved one. I will remember Bill fondly. May God grant peace