John F. Rohleder Jr., 70

LONG NECK - John F. Rohleder Jr., of Long Neck, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was 70.

Mr. Rohleder was born in New Haven, Conn., on July 18, 1937, to the late John F. Rohleder Sr. and Mary Augustine Rohleder.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a senior master sergeant in 1976, serving his country proudly for over 20 years.

After his retirement from the Air Force, John realized his dream of owning and operating a farm near Greenwood.

In 1980, he joined Solo Cup Co., Federalsburg, Md., and over the next 20 years, became an integral part of their operations.

From airman to farmer to production manager, John had a distinguished career, and began a well-earned retirement in 2001.

He enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emma Joyce; two brothers, Donald and Daniel Rohleder; and a sister, Valarie Palange.

He is survived by four children, Shannyn Rohleder of Selbyville, Scot Rohleder of Anchorage, Alaska, Beth Rohleder of Long Neck and Sarah Joyce of Milton; two stepdaughters, Kristin Bennett and Kimberly Gerardi, both of Milford; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Rohleder of Baltimore; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes, where a viewing will begin at noon.

Interment will be in St. Peters Cemetery, Lewes.

Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.