Jeffery Lewis Rohloff

Jeffery “Jeff” Lewis Rohloff

September 7, 1957 – September 27, 2026

Jeffery “Jeff” Lewis Rohloff, 69, of Florence, Arizona, passed away on September 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born on September 7, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, Jeff lived a life that took him across the country and around the world—a life defined by service, hard work, adventure, family, friendship, and an unwavering willingness to help others.

Jeff proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1981 as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, attaining the rank of Senior Airman. His military service included an assignment in Korea, with his final assignment at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. His years in the Air Force reflected qualities that would remain with him throughout his life: technical skill, discipline, dependability, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Following his military service, Jeff joined McDonnell Douglas. After completing training in St. Louis, Missouri, he traveled to Saudi Arabia with a team of fellow employees to continue his civilian career in aviation. He later returned to the United States with his family and eventually made his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In 1997, Jeff began a new chapter with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He advanced through several technical positions before becoming an Information Technologies Manager in 2002. Combining his technical expertise with natural leadership, Jeff oversaw staff and critical computer systems supporting the department’s operations. He earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and retired from Metro in 2010.

During his years at Metro, Jeff discovered another passion: the open road. On his 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra, he traveled with family and friends through the scenic roads surrounding Las Vegas and on journeys across the United States. For Jeff, riding was about more than the destination—it was about freedom, friendship, and the memories made along the way.

Jeff’s adventurous spirit wasn’t limited to the open road. He also loved snow skiing and scuba diving—two passions that perfectly reflected his willingness to embrace adventure wherever he found it, whether carving his way down a mountain or exploring beneath the surface of the water. Jeff was never afraid to experience life from a different perspective, and some of his greatest memories were made doing exactly that.

Following his retirement from Metro, Jeff devoted himself full time to his family businesses. He was a co-owner of Priority Property Management and Priority Appliances, bringing the same leadership, practical knowledge, and dedication that had defined his previous careers.

Jeff also earned his Nevada real estate license and maintained his broker’s license for many years. Even while undergoing treatment for lung cancer, his commitment to his family and their business never wavered. Just days before his passing, Jeff completed his continuing education requirements, helping ensure the business could continue forward. It was a final example of the determination, responsibility, and care for others that defined him throughout his life.

Jeff and Maggie met in February 2013 and were married on February 28, 2019. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, travel, and adventure. Their beloved Shih Tzu–Poodle, Emjai, joined the family in 2014 and quickly became their constant companion. She went just about everywhere with them, a little dog who held an enormous place in their hearts.

In 2017, Jeff and Maggie purchased an RV and soon embraced life on the road full time. For eight years, their 420-square-foot home traveled wherever adventure called. Together, they explored the United States, saw incredible places, and built lasting friendships with fellow travelers before eventually settling in Florence, Arizona.

Those friendships became an important part of their journey. Fellow RV travelers knew Jeff as the person who could often figure out what had gone wrong and, more importantly, was always willing to help fix it. He generously shared his technical knowledge, troubleshooting problems with rigs and helping friends get back on the road. Jeff had a gift for solving problems, but what people remembered most was that he was willing to show up and help.

That same spirit extended far beyond the RV community. Life on the road gave Jeff and Maggie the freedom to be there for the people they loved. When family or friends needed them, they showed up—whether it was convenient or not. Being present for others was simply part of who Jeff was and how he lived his life.

Amid all their adventures, Jeff and Maggie also treasured the simple moments together. Football evenings were a favorite, although their loyalties occasionally put them on opposite sides of the room—Jeff proudly cheering for his Buffalo Bills while Maggie rooted for her Kansas City Chiefs.

Jeff knew how to enjoy the things he loved. Give him Top Gun, some Metallica, a Buffalo Bills game, and a really good meal—especially fried chicken, oysters, or gumbo—and he was happy.

He was also a deeply loved and respected uncle. His many nieces and nephews held a special place in his heart, just as he held a special place in theirs.

Jeff will be remembered for his sharp and capable mind, his remarkable work ethic, his loyalty to the people he loved, and his willingness to lend a hand whenever one was needed. He built a life measured not simply by careers, accomplishments, or miles traveled, but by the people he helped, the friendships he made, the family he loved, and the memories created along the way.

His journey covered many miles, but wherever Jeff went, he left something behind—a problem solved, a friend made, a story to tell, or someone grateful that Jeff Rohloff had crossed their path.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis “Bugs” Rohloff and Sylvia (Whaley) Rohloff.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maggie; his daughter, Michelle Spaulding (Mike) of Virginia; his son, Jeremy Rohloff (Jill) of Las Vegas; his stepdaughters, Sunny Gilbert of Colorado and Katie Ward of Las Vegas; his six beloved grandchildren, Aedan, Kaitlyn, Brennan, Emmalyn, Sonny, and Joey; his sister, Susan Sims; his brothers, Douglas Rohloff (Stacy) and Mark Rohloff (Theresa); and his many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A small backyard memorial service with military honors will be held for family and friends in Arizona.

A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2027 at Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, New York. The date will be announced once arrangements have been finalized.

For the many friends Jeff and Maggie made throughout their years of RV travel, a special reunion is also being planned in Nappanee, Indiana. Those interested in attending may contact Maggie for dates and additional details.

Jeff traveled a lot of roads in his 69 years. More important than how far he went was how many lives were made better because he was there.