Steven H. "Rabbi" Roehl

Steven H. “Rabbi” Roehl

Steven Herbert Roehl, 76, was born to Herbert Carl and Elizabeth Marie (Bertram) Roehl on April 11, 1950, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He grew up in the town of Mitchell, where his parents were the proud owners of Prairie View Stock Farm.

Steve graduated from Plymouth High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Army. He was soon deployed to Vietnam as an artillery surveyor, stationed at Chu Lai Combat Base with the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal). While he was at war, his mother passed away, and soon after, his father sold the family farm.

After his honorable discharge, Steve returned home and worked at Gilson Brothers and then Regal Ware as a journeyman maintenance mechanic until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed trapshooting and was a member of the West Bend/Barton, Beechwood, and Fillmore Sportsman’s Clubs. He was proud of his accomplishments in the sport, earning many trophies, including Top Gun. Steve was also a member of the Ozaukee Guzzlers MC. He was happiest on his Harley, with the sunshine and wind on his face.

Steve and his wife, Kari, loved to travel. In 2017, they sold their home and began touring the country in their RV, eventually settling in Ocala, Florida. Together they
visited many states, along with Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Fifteen years ago, Steve received a kidney transplant at UW Madison Hospital. That gift, and the generosity of a donor and their family, gave him fifteen more years: years of riding, of travel, of time with the people he loved. His family will always be grateful.

He passed away peacefully in Ocala, Florida, on September 16, 2026.

Steve is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karoline (Luckow) Roehl of Ocala, FL; his daughter, Beth Ann Roehl (David Mehnert) of Glenbeulah, WI; his fur babies, Lola and Buddy; his in-laws, Roger (Trudi) Luckow of West Bend, WI, Randal Luckow (Timm Elmer) of Palm Springs, CA, Kathleen (Anthony) Gigante of Menifee, CA, and Kelli (Vernon) Schultz of Kewaskum, WI; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

Interment will be in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Special thanks to Gladine Stone, who helped care for him in the last year of his life with extraordinary kindness and care.

In Steve’s memory, his family asks that you consider registering as an organ donor. One donor changed the course of Steve’s life. You can register at donatelife.net or when you renew your driver’s license. Please tell your family your wishes, so they know.