Kenneth Kay Rochau, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2017, in Orange.
Born in Davenport, Iowa, on March 25, 1942, he was the son of Raymond Arnold Rochau and Ella Elfrieda Hinrichs. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Navy, and later, an environmental field technician for RMT Environmental. He was also a proud member of First United Methodist Church in Orange, Texas and loved to spend his free time golfing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Merrilee Della Rochau.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Risinger and husband, Craig, of Orange, TX; grandchildren, Baylee Risinger, and Seth LaCombe; and siblings, Arnold Rochau, Janice Peterson, DeWayne Rochau, and Keith Rochau.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 W Cherry Ave, Orange, TX 77630.
Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.