Lloyd William Rohwer

Lloyd William Rohwer, 96, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Circle Drive Manor Assisted Living in West Concord, MN.

Lloyd was born on September 5, 1928, to William F. and Mable (Barwald) Rohwer in Dodge Center, MN.  Lloyd attended District #53 Country School and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1945.

Lloyd was in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953.  He served during the Korean Conflict in Ludwigsburg, Germany and discharged as a Private First Class.

Lloyd married Beverly Jean Radke on July 5, 1953.  They had 3 sons and farmed near Dodge Center until retiring.  He introduced Ridge-Till farming practice to Minnesota in 1970.  He was a member of the Dodge County Corn Growers, and received the Conservation Farmer Award from Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District.  Lloyd enjoyed golfing, cross country skiing, bicycling, hunting, and traveling in the camper with Bev.

Lloyd is survived by his sons, Scott (Cathy) Rohwer and Charles (Sue) Rohwer both of Dodge Center, MN; 4 grandchildren, Tanya Rohwer, James (Brittany) Rohwer, Ashley Rohwer, and Andrew Rohwer; 4 great-grandchildren, Madilyn, Kaden, Camilla, and Lucas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; and son, Roger.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2024, a Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd St NW in Dodge Center, MN with Pastor Chad Christensen officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, MN with military honors provided by the Dodge Center American Legion Post #384.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Dodge Center American Legion, West Concord Ambulance, or donor’s choice.

A special thank you to Bryan and Melissa and Staff at Circle Drive Manor and Mayo Hospice for the wonderful care Lloyd received.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South St SW Dodge Center, MN 55927, 507-374-2155. Blessed be his memory.