From Mayor Thomas Fromm

The Borough Flag has been lowered to half staff in honor of Edie Rohrman, one of
Swedesboro’s true heroes who passed away last Friday.

To say that Edie was an integral part in the revitalization of our town would be a huge understatement. From the acquisition of the Rulon House to save it from becoming a multi- family unit to her leadership during the restoration of the Trinity “Old Swedes” Episcopal Church, Edie and her husband Albert have been a driving force behind everything positive that has happened in Swedesboro over the last twenty years.

Edie atop the Trinity Episcopal Church Steeple

My connection with Edie was vital during the complete revitalization of our downtown area.
She was part of a small team that made sure we did things the right way and she was not shy when it came to re-directing me when I strayed from the plan. If I got a call that started with “Chief, we need to talk..” I knew I was about to get re-focused in a firm but always positive manner. I nicknamed Edie “Mother Hen” for a very good reason and she loved her new title and signed all future correspondence as such. Her pride in what has become of our beloved Swedesboro was profound and infectious, and she was instrumental in convincing the old guard in town that things really were going to change for the better. Thanks in large part to her contributions – it happened.

Edie Rohrman receiving the 2014 New Jersey Historical Commission Award

We have lost one of the best of Swedesboro and Edie will be sorely missed. I will work every day to keep things moving in the direction she put us on and her legacy will live on forever in our town.

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