David Michael Rohme

"David "Mike" Rohme, of Lexington Georgia, passed away on October 4, 2022 after a 10 month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was born May 23, 1969 in Athens Georgia. He is the son of Carolyn Rohme and the late Emmett "Pete" Rohme. Mike grew up in Jefferson Georgia, where he made life long friends and tons of memories. He later moved to Oglethorpe County where he lived with his wife Renee.
Mike was a long time devoted and valued employee of the University of Georgia. His official title was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, but he was so much more than that, not just to UGA but to everyone he came in contact with there. He was a skilled mechanic and could diagnose and fix anything with a motor.
Mike had a passion for dirt track racing. He loved to watch others race and he loved to race himself. He was co-owner of M&W Racing. He was a part of an awesome team and was the happiest when he was at the track.
He is survived by his wife Renee; two daughters, Heather (Nick) Ohler, Jordan (Will) Gillespie, and son Hunter Rohme. His five grandchildren were his heart: Khali, Layton, Lily, Charlee, and Tripp. He is also survived by his mother, Carolyn Rohme, 3 sisters and 1 brother: Debra (Timmy) Parks, Jeff (Tammy) Rohme, Stacy (Curt) Fleming, Missy (Bill) Bentley; several aunts and uncles, lots of nieces and nephews, and a lot of friends that were more than friends they were family.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 8 at Lord and Stephens East at 2:00 p.m. His family invites all friends and family to join them to celebrate Mike’s life. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com