Illustrious Sir John W. Rohal , PP

July 28, 1930 – October 16, 2023

Potentate of Aladdin Shrine - Grove City, OH in 1989

Born July 28, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of John and Mary (Wolk) Rohal who have preceded him in death.  Survived by wife of 71 years Mary Mallchok Rohal, sister Audrey Murphey, sons John W. Jr (Debby Feurer) and James N. (Cindy).  

He was a graduate of West Tech High School and Fenn College of Cleveland, and the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville.  John served in the US Navy, was a retired Captain of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and retired Assistant Director of the State Medical Board of Ohio.  Past President of S.P.I. Alumni Association, Kentucky Colonel, Lt. Col. Aide-de-Camp Alabama State Militia, Senior DeMolay, DeMolay Legion of Honor, 72 year Mason, member of Blendon Masonic Lodge, member of Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Past Potentate of Aladdin Shriners, charter member of Shrine Provost Unit, life member of Northeast Shrine Club and honorary member of many other Shrine temples, units and clubs, member of the Royal Order of the Jesters and Cabiri.

The majority of John’s life was spent in service to others.  He enjoyed playing golf and travelling with his wife Mary. 

 Illustrious Sir Rohal was Potentate of Aladdin in 1989 and was an active member since that time.