Robert B. Rohrig Jr. was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Robert B. Rohrig Sr. and Kathryn Rohrig. At the age of 11 the family moved to San Jose, where he lived until joining the Air Force in 1950. After marrying his sweetheart, Mary Gloria Rohrig, they lived in Santa Clara, CA for 71 years and celebrated 72 years of marriage on Dec. 26, 2022. Together they had 3 children - Rob (Elaine), Kathy (Bill), Mary (Todd); 11 Grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren. Robert began working for his father in the Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., started the first vending machine business in San Jose (Kwik-Cafe), owned a liquor store in Hayward, worked for Coca Cola until he retired at age 55, and finished with his own vending business (B & G Vending) at the age of 62. Robert enjoyed time with family, friends, bowling, golf, traveling, and volunteering at church.
Services - Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Lima Family Mortuary, Santa Clara. Visitation @ 5:00 pm and Rosary @ 6:00 pm. Monday, May 22, 2023 at St. Justin Church, Santa Clara. Mass at 11:00 am, Committal at 12:30 pm, Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, and Reception immediately following at Lima Family house.