Louise B. (Johnson) Rohrig, 91, of Milan passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Margaret Mary Health, in Batesville, IN. Louise was born on Monday, September 9, 1935, in Pippa Passes, Kentucky; daughter of Melvin and Ellen (Watts) Johnson. Louise married John Thomas Rohrig Jr. II., on February 12, 1954, preceding her in death on January 22, 1991. Louise and John were home grown country farmers. Louise loved flowers and had an amazing green thumb. She loved to cook, bake, and decorate cakes for others. Her signature was her delicious Black Raspberry Jelly she shared with family and friends. Mother Theresa was an inspiration for Louise. She cultivated Mother Theresa’s ways and applied her selfless giving soul throughout her life. Louise was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan and St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood, giving of herself to both churches in many different ways. She volunteered as a Cub Scout leader, 4-H leader, and Margaret Mary Hospice. She enjoyed country gospel guitar music, Elvis Presley, praying the rosary, celebrating mass and entertaining with guitar sing-a-longs at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Manderley Health Care in Osgood and The Waters of Dillsboro and Batesville. She was a clown ministry member noted as Bub-Bolz sharing her music and fun-loving spirit with many.
Louise will sadly be missed by her sons Carroll (Joan) Rohrig of Milan, Daryle (Debbie) Rohrig of Moores Hill, and John T (Julie) Rohrig of Milan; daughter Donna (Jim) Huneke of Milan, 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren, very special friends, Father Binu Mathews, Father Frank Eckstein, Father John Geis, Father Darvin Winters, Jill Jansing, Mary Jane Hunter and Janice Wilson. One sister Violet Baker of Milan survives.
Preceding Louise in death are grandsons Daryle Wayne Rohrig and Christopher Rohrig; sisters Melda Reynolds, Elda Sparkman, Nellie Volz, Irene Meinders, Norma Lee Justice; brothers Milford, Ford, Russell, Balis, Elmine (Red), and Bobbie Johnson.
Family and friends may gather in remembering Louise from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Rosary services will begin at 3:30 p.m. with Father Binu Mathew. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church: 331 S Buckeye St, Osgood, IN 47037. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be given in honor of Louise to; Ripley Crossing Milan Activity Fund, Margaret Mary Health Acute Care, Hospice, Rehab, and Social Services.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: 707 S. Main St., PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Louise.