Rohn Christopher Wenner, 48 of Beaumont, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at his home.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Rohn was a 1979 graduate of South Park High School and proud alumnus of Lamar University. He graduated third in his class from South Park and served as photographer for the school yearbook.
In 1978, while still in high school, Rohn started Wenner Photography when he photographed dances and school events. After attending Lamar, he changed the name to Image Specialist to better represent the large range of services offered. Rohn stayed at the forefront of imaging technology always offering his clients the latest services available while combining this with old fashioned personal touch, excellent service, and his strict attention to detail and perfection in his work.
He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, St. Anne Catholic Church and was active in the ACTS community. Rohn received numerous business awards which include Telly, Press Club and videographer awards.
A deep love of travel and adventure was instilled at an early age by his father. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying sailing, white water rafting, camping, motorcycle riding, hiking, and bicycle riding with his daughters. A great Daddy, devoted to his four daughters, he was present for all activities and loved being with them.
Rohn is survived by his wife of twenty years, Lori Sourdellia Wenner; daughters, Caitlyn Rose, Jillian Grace and Zoe Elizabeth; brothers, Phil Wenner and his wife Jane and David Wenner and his wife Donna, all of Kingwood; sister, Peggy Denby and her husband Keith of Huntington; mother and father-in-law, Karen and Jerry Sourdellia; brothers-in-law, Kevin Sourdellia and his wife Mandy, of Nederland and David Sourdellia and his wife Sandra, of Bridge City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexa Christine; and his parents, Edna “Peggy” Doris Fawvor Wenner and Lyonell Clarence Wenner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s 2000 McFaddin. A gathering of family and friends will be 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009 with a Christian Vigil at 3:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rohn Wenner Children’s Education Fund, Capital One, P.O. Box 2751, Beaumont, TX 77704, Attention: Bill Darling.
