Jeanette Rohrer

Jeanette A. Rohrer, 97 of Devils Lake, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of her family.

Funeral Services for Jeanette will be on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow the graveside service at the White House Cafe.

Jeanette Adeline Schnetter, daughter of William and Dora (Malley) Schnetter was born on July 6, 1928, in Devils Lake, N.D. She grew up in Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake Central High School.

After high school, Jeanette worked at the Grayson Hotel for several years. While working at the Grayson, Jeanette would be introduced to Arvin Rohrer by Arvin’s dad, Isaac. Loved blossomed and Jeanette and Arvin were united in marriage on Dec. 22, 1956. They would share nearly 65 years of a beautiful life of love, laughter, trials, and faith in God.

They made their home on the family farm at Churchs Ferry until 2016 when they moved into Devils Lake. It was a difficult move for both of them, they loved the farm and farm life. For 27 years, they wintered in Weslaco, Texas, always enjoying time with old friends and making new ones.

Jeanette was the dedicated wife who kept everyone fed, brought hundreds of meals to the field. Every meal was homemade, always a delicious dessert and plenty to eat. She hosted many family events and holidays. Arvin didn’t have much of an eye for fashion so she made sure to lay out his clothes each day. Bringing together family and friends brought her great joy. She tended a large garden and yard. She continued to push mow the lawn well into her 70’s. They were the proud parents of four boys, Steve, Robert, James and Kent. They never missed a school activity, sporting event of the Churchs Ferry Raiders, or church program that the kids were participating in. They were their most enthusiastic cheerleaders and fans.

Jeanette was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church and WELCA in Churchs Ferry where she also taught Sunday School for many years. After Zion closed, they were members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Devils Lake. The church where she had been baptized and confirmed. Again, she was an active member of the WELCA and helped with the many activities and projects of the church. She also volunteered many hours to RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), and enjoyed membership in the Eastern Star, local Homemakers Club and the Elks Lodge. Jeanette faithfully served as the Irvine Township Treasurer for 43 years.

Jeanette moved through 97 plus years with the quiet grace of a prayer, a devoted wife and mother of four sons whose love never wavered. Her days reflected a life well‑lived, grounded in grace, family, and enduring devotion. She warmed every life she touched. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jeanette’s loving family include her sons Steve (Laurel) Rohrer, West Fargo, ND, Robert Rohrer, Devils Lake, James (Nicole) Rohrer, Terrell, TX, and Kent (Penny) Rohrer, also Devils Lake; grandchildren Sean (Laura) Rohrer, Amy (Ryan) Gilland: Zachariah Rohrer: Alexander Rohrer, Jacob Rohrer, Emily Rohrer, Madalyn Rohrer: Jenessa (Damon) Sobolik, Lynsey (Jagger) Miller; great grandchildren Charlie, Samuel, Charlie, Maisyn, Leon and Avery; sisters Darlene (Gordon) Nelson, Lakota, ND and Jeanie Groves, South Berwick, ME; many dear nieces, nephews and their families.

She was reunited with her parents, William and Dora (Malley) Schnetter; husband Arvin who died on Sep. 25, 2021, brother William “Sonny” Schnetter and his wife Lorraine, brother-in-law William “Bill” Groves and father-in-law and mother-in-law Isaac Book and Sarah Rohrer.

Thank you to Jeanette’s favorite caregivers, Penny Rohrer and Bob Rohrer for their loving care.

Service will be live streamed. The link will be posted closer to the day of service.