Lyle August Carl Rohlmeier

Funeral services for Lyle August Carl Rohlmeier, 80, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at Cornerstone Community Church in Lawrence with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Lyle passed away on August 29, 2023, at 9:17pm.

Lyle was born on January 11, 1943, in Du Bois, NE, the son of Henry and Esther (Kroemer) Rohlmeier.

On August 26, 1967, Lyle married Beulah Paulette Young and they lived in Eudora. They adopted a daughter Amber when she was 8 months old. They later divorced.

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

He graduated from Bern High School.

He was a mill wright for Farmland Industries.

He married Sharon Shields on February 28, 1992, in Lawrence.  She survives at home.

Other survivors include his daughters, Amber (Jerry Loston) Rohlmeier-Loston, Tiffany Bonnewell, Laurie (Jeremy Rothe-Kushel) Pershall, Nicoletta (Dylan) Coursen, brother, Henry Rohlmeier Jr., grandchildren, Christopher Bonnewell, Jordan Griffin, Layne Bonnewell, Madison Clark, Miranda Clark, Ray Bonnewell, Jeremias Clark, William Rothe-Kushel, Luke Coursen, two great-granddaughters, Alivia Griffin, Isabell Holtz, two great-grandsons, Mason Holtz, and Hunter Holtz.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, grandchild, Ashton Holtz, siblings, Eugene Rohlmeier, Howard Rohlmeier, and Henrietta Rohlmeier.

The family suggests memorials in Lyle’s name to Cornerstone Community Church Building Fund or Douglas County VNA and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

21 Condolences

  1. Gloria Bush Geannie on September 1, 2023 at 3:17 pm

    My sincere sympathy and prayers to Sharon and family.



  2. John H on September 1, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    Lyle was a great guy, and I wish I had had more time to get to know him. My sympathies to all who will miss him, especially Sharon and Amber.



  3. Daniel Waterman on September 2, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    Prayers for your family



  4. Joseph Shields on September 2, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Sorry I can’t be there. Love, Joe.



  5. William V. Weeks on September 3, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Linda and I were very saddened to hear of Lyle’s passing. We had worked at Farmland for many years and were good friends. Please know that we’re thinking of you all as you go thru this very difficult time.

    Vince & Linda Weeks



  6. Judy Crumet on September 3, 2023 at 12:52 pm

    I always looked forward to Lyle’s trips to the bank where I worked. Knew he was always good for at least one corny “dad joke”:)) Such a sweet man. Very sorry to hear of his passing.



  7. Yvonne Weems on September 3, 2023 at 1:14 pm

    Always a smile! Blessed to attend Cornerstone with your family
    My prayers are with you!



  8. Ed Chauza on September 3, 2023 at 1:31 pm

    My sincere condolences to the family. Lyle was a dear friend and High School classmate. We grew up together going to DuBois grade school and then Bern High School. My families best to you during this time of grief.



  9. Lana Hull on September 3, 2023 at 1:53 pm

    My dear Sharon,
    I am so sorry to read about your beloved husband, Lyle. I know you two were so happy together. My sincere condolences and sending love and prayers.



  10. Sherry Rhine on September 3, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Sharon, sad to hear this news. I have many fun memories of playing Joker with the two of you. Lyle always ready with a new joke. The two of you made a beautiful home and friends were welcome. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time of loss.



  11. Gene Johnson on September 3, 2023 at 3:22 pm

    My sincere condolences to the family. I was a classmate of his at Bern Grade School and Bern High School. I considered him a very good friend then. We had been out of touch since High School, but I still considered him a good friend. I’m sure he will be missed.



  12. Judy Baker on September 3, 2023 at 4:16 pm

    Sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. Keeping u and your family in my prayers!



  13. Donita Montgomery on September 3, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    Sherry, I’m so sad to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.



  14. Larry Kroemer on September 3, 2023 at 10:08 pm

    Sorry to hear about Lyle passing



  15. Cydny Rothe and Roy Kushel on September 4, 2023 at 12:39 am

    Our love to you, Sharon. You cared for him so fully and lovingly. We will miss his sweet, playful ways and connectedness. We are happy to have known him. We wish we could be with you and the family as you put him to rest and remember him together. Holding you in our hearts.
    Roy and Cydny



  16. Beverly Leon on September 4, 2023 at 7:39 am

    Praying for you and your family. I am so sorry I won’t be able to make it back to Lawrence. I have such fond memories of Lyle with my dad Irvin. They were always cutting up and laughing. Now they are together in Heaven
    Love you all Beverly Leon



  17. Sharon Taylor on September 5, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    Sorry to hear of Lyle passing. Prayers for you and your family.



  18. Shari Gerling on September 5, 2023 at 10:19 pm

    Lyle was one of my all time favorite people at my dental office. I always made him a hot chocolate and he always had a joke for us! Lyle was so genuine, kind, funny and loved his lovely wife Sharon and their family so very much. He also loved his church family and spoke of them so highly. We will sincerely miss you Lyle until we meet again. My deepest sympathy to Sharon and your family and friends.



  19. Sheila Murphy on September 6, 2023 at 5:06 am

    Amber sorry for your loss! praying for you and family.



  20. Bernadette Burkhart on September 6, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Sharon,
    Garvin and I will miss your sweet husband Lyle. So glad he is with our lord rejoicing!
    My best to all your family and friends. God Bless you.
    Our deepest sympathies,

    Bernadette and Garvin



  21. Barbara Tubbs on September 6, 2023 at 5:24 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



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