May 7, 1918 – January 5, 2018

Arthur R. “Art” Rorheim, Co-founder of Awana, a leading global organization ministering to children and youth, passed away on January 5, 2018.  He was 99.

Art was the beloved husband of the late Winnie Rorheim (nee Hofmann).  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Ken and Katie; his daughter Kathlyn Brock; four granddaughters, Amy (Gary) Roedding, Julie (Joel) Bales, Kim Ahlgrim, and Kerry (Rich) Gwaltney, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.  Mr. Rorheim is preceded  in death by his parents, Olaus and Alida and two brothers, Roy and Leif and beloved son-in-law, Dennis Brock.

The visitation/memorial service will take place at Quentin Road Bible Baptist Church, 60 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.  Art’s close friend Dr. James Scudder, Sr. will officiate.  A luncheon will be served.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rorheim Legacy Fund, 1 East Bode Road, Streamwood, IL  60107.

Click here to visit the Art Rorheim Legacy website.