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Christopher Thomas Rohrig

Christopher Thomas Rohrig

Christopher Thomas Rohrig, 41, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his home in North Vernon. He was born in Batesville on February 19, 1981, the son of Daryle and Debbie Burress Rohrig.

Survivors include his parents, Daryle and Debbie Rohrig of Moores Hill; one brother Clint Rohrig of Union, Kentucky; one sister Mary Beth Rohrig of Versailles; his paternal grandmother Louise Rohrig of Milan; nephews Jacob, Joshua, Jarett, and Luke Rohrig, and his nieces Kimber Rohrig and Melena Holman. He was preceded in death by his brother Daryle Wayne Rohrig, and his grandparents John Rohrig and Dolores Meyer.

Chris was a 1999 graduate of Milan High School. He had many things in life that he enjoyed, especially the company of his family. He was a huge fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays. He liked watching basketball and wrestling and enjoyed a good cold Coca-Cola while listening to music by Poison, Guns-n-Roses, and Def Leppard. Chris was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan.

Mass of Christian Burial for Chris will be on Wednesday, October 12 at 10a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Milan with Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5p.m. to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 4:30p.m. Memorials may be given to Special Olympics in care of the funeral home.