Dennis Rohrbach peacefully passed away at the age of 62 on February 14, 2025. Dennis was the oldest of three children born to Allen and Shannon Rohrbach of Arcata.

Dennis was born to work. As a teen he milked cows, chopped and sold wood, and did a variety of other jobs. As a young adult he enjoyed being a certified auto mechanic. He spent the last decades of his life running his own successful wood floor business.

Besides his love of work, he loved being a father to his son, Jarod. They shared many adventures together including boating on Puget Sound in Washington State and a variety of road trips. He was very proud to be his father.

Dennis enjoyed being a spectator at the stock car races at Redwood Acres. He especially enjoyed seeing his Aunt Nancy, cousins and friends while attending the races. He also enjoyed anything to do with fishing. Dennis’ beloved Grandpa (Leonard) Cahill and Uncle Bill Cahill, taught Dennis to fish. The fishing experiences with Grandpa Cahill and Uncle Bill instilled a lifelong love for fishing and the ocean. He enjoyed the tradition of boating to Deception Pass to trap shrimp in the spring. Dennis took great pride in sharing his love for boating. He was always available and ready to take his family and friends on a boating and fishing adventure.

We could count on Dennis to give us a call, and fill us with adventuresome stories of his exploits. He loved visiting with people! Dennis was a generous man and would help anyone in need.

We would like to thank the University of Washington Montlake Medical Center for their care and support. We also thank his landlord, Mike and good friend Ed.

Dennis is proceeded in death by his father, Allen Rohrbach.

He is survived by his mother Shannon, Arcata; son Jarod, Rohnert Park; his brother Richard, Arcata; sister Kathleen (Randy) Maple Valley, Wash.; Uncle Gary (Barbara) Rohrbach, Eureka; Aunt Arlene, Medford, Ore.; Aunt Shirley Shumacher-Thurn, Ashley, N.D.; Uncle Eugene (Betty) Rohrbach, Oriska, ND; Aunt Catherine (Banjo) Dellabalma, Eureka; Aunt Nancy Silva, Arcata; Elaine Cahill, McKinleyville; Carole Cahill, Arcata; and many Cahill and Rohrbach cousins.

The funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Francis Gayam on Friday, March 7th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1690 Janes Road, Arcata, CA 95521. Interment will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Portuguese Hall at 1285 11th St. Arcata, CA 95521 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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