Janice Patricia (Pat) Lohrmann of Dover passed away, Friday, February 4, 2022, at home. She was 85.
Mrs. Lohrmann was born August 21, 1936, in Avery County, North Carolina to the late Roger Franklin and Thelma Vance Franklin. She grew up in NC, graduated from The Crossnore School, and moved immediately to teach in Alaska after graduation from Berea College; later, in 1965 Pat moved to teach in Dover.
She worked for Capitol and Caesar Rodney School Districts. Mrs. Lohrmann started at Dover High School and shortly after transferred to CR as a Reading Specialist from where she retired in 1981.
Mrs. Lorhmann enjoyed painting, socializing with her school friends, walking, traveling, playing bridge, and hiking. She had obtained her pilots license and learned dog sledding while in Alaska. Mrs. Lohrmann was a member of the DAR, a women’s pilot club, and active in the Kent County Theater Guild.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Carl “Charlie” Lohrmann of Dover; and his son David Lohrmann of Sholow, AZ; and by her son Larry Sullivan (Linda) of Middletown, DE and by her siblings, Rachel Hynes of Anchorage, AK, Roger Lee Franklin of Newland, NC, John Henry Franklin (Dorothy)of Anacortes, WA and Hugh J. Franklin (Jennifer) of Old Fort, NC; grandchildren, Brevin Sullivan (Sandi) and David and many relatives and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11AM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Presbyterian Church of Dover, 54 S. State Street, Dover, DE. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Breast Cancer Coalition, 165 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Breast Cancer Coalition, 165 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904.
Published by Torbert Funeral Chapels on Feb. 7, 2022.
