Condolence: Like many, I met James at Showdown. Always a friendly smile and a ready funny tale. I was once so despondent over the Redskins that I asked James if Green Bay was accepting fans. He assured me they were, but I'd have to agree to go up there and eat bratwurst. I told him I'd give Washington another chance. He was like that--so quick and humorous. And of course a true blue friend. I'll really miss that. Condolences to you, April. Thanks for sharing him with all of us for all these years. Love to you both.

Condolence: April..you are such a strong person... James is so lucky to have you for a wife and a true friend..every time i start to write my eyes start to tear up..this is so very hard..i love you guys..and that's forever..Derven and Trish

Condolence: Always a smile, always a friend. You will be missed James, but we are all better people for having known you. Love to you April, and all the family.

Condolence: James, You and April are the best neighbors a guy could ask for--friendly, depenndable, accessible, and helpful at all times. Our yard-to-yard conversations were some of the best I've ever had. I will always remember your unassuming intellect, good humor, and adventurous spirit, and the countless personal and neighborly courtesies you extended to me and my family and friends. There is no one like you. You will be missed and never forgotten by me, Isabella, and Darshan. Love always, Ara

Condolence: James is one of two men I have known that were truly special people. James was special because of the characteristics that made him the man he was-honest, truthful, humble, a great sense of humor and an altruistic nature. I knew James for 30 years-through work, the showdown AND the fishing trips, which undoubtedly provide the abundance of my memories for the tales I shall spin of such. I hope I never forget. See ya later Jaime...

Condolence: For twenty years I have been trying to convince James to run for City Council thinking what an awesome force he would be. To that end, whenever I saw him I always greeted him Councilman Rohlich. It always made us laugh. He was an early friend when I moved here in 1981 and I will never forget the first time I saw him with his brothers...all looking so related!

Condolence: Writing this from Ruidoso, NM. James and I talked often about how this was my sanctuary each year, and how he loved it when he came here

Condolence: I'll never forget the days at the Showdown with James. He was always such a fun loving guy. Never seemed to be down. Golf in the morning/early afternoon and then to the Showdown for video golf and beer in the evening. How could you beat that? One of my favorite memories was going to Cain and Abels with James and Don Spencer to watch a Bears/Packers game. Don and I being Bears fans and, of course, James with his love for the Pack. I think the Pack won that game, but I'll always be in denial. You'll always be in our hearts, James.

Condolence: This ones for yall James and April. Go Packers!!!! Win the super bowl for James. that was a tuff write for a bleed blue Cowboy fan, but i mean it.

Condolence: Uncle James,

Condolence: Don't know where to begin, It's so hard to lose a great friend.

Condolence: Fond memories of James and his Vermin clan. I was Texas Showdown Regular.

Condolence: James, always a smile and a good word. My condolences to April, his family and his many close friends.

Condolence: There are just too many great times with James and his family to even begin to count them, but one of my favorite memories has to be his telling of the time he rescued the cat from the empty house. I can distinctly remember him telling this story at least 3 time over the many years I have lived across the street from his mom's house. Each time was during or after a wonderful breakfast or incredible dinner put together by even more incredible, wonderful people; and the laughter never stopped as he got himself deeper and deeper into helping the unseen poor stuck animal. The short of the unlucky feline story was that the house was indeed empty, and James ended up in the ER. Not so funny the way I tell it, but I guarantee the self-effacing way James unraveled the story was hysterical and poignant at the same time. He was the one stuck and the cat was out, well, catting around! It was a classic, just like my friend and pal, James. I'll miss you more than you'll ever know. And I promise you, sweet James: I won't try to rescue any cats!

Condolence: Why I miss James: 5. Ready drinking buddy (met at the Showdown, of course). 4. He hated losing at Golden Tee (and bowling, and golf, and…). 3. His quick wit. 2. His concern for the welfare of others. 1. His gentle spirit (absent when engaged in one of the activities in #4 above).

Condolence: What fond memories I have of James. We went swimming together every weekend at willows beach in Madison. We played with the hand-made blocks up on the sleeping porch Chamberlain ave. I will miss james. Love Dickie Sommer

Condolence: We were just hanging out. Having a good time, always. I knew the extreme joy or absolute anguish of either winning or losing to James at pinball, golf or any of the other goofy stuff we did together. But it never occurred to me then that these times together would be some of the sweetest I have ever known. Thank you, James. Without you, there would be a big chunk of my most fun times that would never have happened.

Condolence: So many memories you left for me and they all make me smile. I remember when you first came to Casis, calling yourself "New boy", with that great smile and easy and infectious laugh, it was just natural to be your friend. On one of our first trips to Vegas, you lost your money, (like the rest of us) and kept telling us if we could loan you $20, you'd triple it:)

Condolence: James and I met while working for the City of Austin in 1989 and like everyone else soon became good friends. From the start I felt there was nothing that we couldn't talk to each other about. He was great company and fun to be around whether for work or play. We went on a few trips together in the late '90s to Lake Tahoe and most recently in 2009 to the Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth. That was just a week before his cancer was diagnosed. True to form, James didn't let that stop him from continuing to do what he did best. - Getting the maximum enjoyment out of life,no matter what he was doing at the time. I'm saddened by his passing and will miss James always, but feel fortunate for having known him. My heart goes out to April, the Rohlich family and all his many friends.

Condolence: James was always there for the best celebrations of our lives. When I first met James, it must’ve been at some party because that’s pretty much all we did back in 1989 and into the 90’s. There are photos of good times and some inexplicable behaviors, but what I most love and remember about James is how cool and easy he always was. And fun. He always made you feel happy and relaxed— like the best of Austin-cool personified. I am grateful he and April were a part of our celebrations—our wedding and our growing family not to mention other fun times. It was such a wonderful blessing to celebrate when he married April, his sweet and adoring love. I miss James, but I know he is as much a part of us now and forever as he has always been. I thank God for you, James, and I rejoice in your life.

Condolence: I first met James in Cassis School, when he moved to town. He was always smiling and fun to be around. I am sorry we lost touch after I moved away, but I have fond memories of catching up with him at the Showdown over the years. He was a great guy and I miss him. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family.

Condolence: Rest in Peace James The World would be a much better place if there was a little bit of James in everyone.My deepest sympathy to his Wife, Mother and family. I will never forget his distinct smile and laughter.

Condolence: Dear sweet April I love you and am so glad James had you in his life. We are blessed to have you as family!! James has always been dear to us and I always said, I'm the one who made him a great uncle!!! ( he was great anyway) Prayers and love, Colleen

Condolence: April, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence: We will miss you dearly, Uncle James, but your memory will live on! Thanks to everyone here for sharing these beautiful stories.

Condolence: April, Like many, many people, we've never said his name without smiling, even if today through a tear ... His laughter will always be ringing in our ears, and his smile will always be in our hearts ... We're thinking of you. Philip & Beth

Condolence: April, Please know that you are in my prayers. I have fond memories of James and the crazy days of the Showdown/Vermin. We had some wonderful times and usually James or Davy Jones were leading the way. I will remember James as a leader, a doer with positive energy and a wicked sense of humor! Don Dungan

Condolence: April,

Condolence: April - we are here. Tonight we are hosting a kid's movie night in the front yard. We are expecting 16 kids. James would have loved that, huh? I hope the laughter drifts your way...and you are always welcome to wander over if the mood hits you. Much love and peace sent your way. Love, The Farm Down the Way

Condolence: April, you and James will always be an inspiration for us. While we will miss James deeply, we are ever so grateful that he was our friend. All our love. xoxo

Condolence: I had the best time working with James at the Austin Water Utility! We would laugh often. I remember he won BIG in Las Vegas and took us ALL to lunch (and that was a lot of people). He was so generous. I had a goofy calendar on my desk at work, and any time there was a question about gambling or golf, he was the one I went to for the answer. We would talk about movies and plays he had seen. (We will continue the chats when I get to the other side ... )

Condolence: James, thank you for the light, love and laughter you brought to our lives together. The special moments we shared each day knowing we were blessed to have one another will always give me comfort and strength. You are so kind. My dear husband, I will carry you with me always.