Dr. Michael Rohr

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Dr. Michael Eugene Rohr, age 85 of Cookeville and Emeritus Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Tennessee Technological University, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Bailey Manor in Cookeville.

Dr. Rohr was born February 12, 1941, in Chicago to the late Herbert and Rose, nee Buckley, Rohr. He graduated from Loyola Academy in Chicago in 1959.

Dr. Rohr was a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He was a lifelong fan of the Fighting Irish and the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls.

After receiving his master’s degree from Springfield College, Captain Rohr proudly served in the U.S. Army. He earned his Ed.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1969 and joined the faculty at Tennessee Tech that fall. Dr. Rohr performed extensive research in educational psychology, and his intellect and humor graced every student that entered his classroom.

Dr. Rohr lived a life defined by faith, service, and kindness. Raised in the Catholic Church, he later became a devoted member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry. He was active in many organizations such as Cookeville Breakfast Rotary, Dismas House, Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and Friends of Cummins Falls State Park. Coach Rohr also impacted the lives of many baseball players in the area.

Above all, Opa was devoted to his family and took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his son Brian (Jensen) Rohr, daughter Maria (James) Green and grandchildren Jordan, Katie, Steffi, Ryne, and Paxson Rohr; Patrick, Emily, and John Luke (Audrey) Green; and Matthew Keller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Herbert “Jack” Rohr.

A memorial service with military honors to honor Dr. Rohr will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 18, at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Jordan Rohr will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 11 - 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tennessee Tech Baseball at https://www.ttuwingsup.com/baseballdonate or Holtz’s Heroes at https://holtzsheroes.org 

Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.