OBITUARIES

ROONEY IV

George Bernard Rooney, IV

April 3, 1959 - April 13, 2023 e best of George Rooney was his good heart, often lifting spirits with ample laughter.

George Bernard Rooney, IV, 64, died in a motor vehicle collision in Genesee County, near Pembroke, New York, April 13, 2023. George was born on April 4, 1959 in Dodge City, Kansas to George Bernard Rooney, III and Anita McCoy Rooney.

After graduating from high school in Minneola, Kansas in 1977, George attended the Colorado School of Mines, earning a degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1982. He married the love of his life, Janice Buhr on May 23, 1987.

Beyond his impressive engineering career, George was an accomplished cyclist and mountaineer, sharing his passions and adventures generously with family and friends. George also found great joy in researching family genealogy, trekking to cemeteries across the country and leaving behind an impressive family record. Among all his accomplishments, he wished most to be remembered as a historian.

AMBROSIER

George is survived by his wife Janice and best dog ever, Bergen; mother Anita Rooney, sister Shannon Rooney, brother Kamas (Carlye) Rooney; nieces, Olivia and Elise Rooney. He is preceded in death by his father, George Bernard Rooney, III, and best dogs ever, Max and Logan. George was beloved by Janice’s parents Norman and Martha Buhr, brother Dave (Carol) Buhr, and nieces Sarah Simons, Amanda Smith, Elise Buhr and nephew Mike Buhr.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, Dodge City, Kansas, with Pastor Ryan Ausmus and Suzie Woods o ciating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Visitation will be Friday, April 28, 2023 from noon to 8:00 pm. e casket will remain closed.

Memorials are suggested to Evergreen Animal Protective League or Team Evergreen Cycling both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com

Jeanne Ann (Thompson) Ambrosier

May 6, 1943 - April 5, 2023

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