William A. Rohlf was born in Davenport in 1867. He taught in rural schools before attending the State University of Iowa medical school, 1888-1891. Dr. Rohlf began practice in Hampton, Iowa and met his wife, Lottie Beed, daughter of James H. Beed, a local merchant. The Rohlf's moved to Waverly in 1897 and Dr. Rohlf practiced there until retiring. Rohlf was a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts, a charter member of the Waverly Rotary, and 1930-1931 president of the Iowa Medical Society. Rohlf was reknowned for his birthday clinics which brought physicians together from across the state to celebrate his birthday by seeing patients during the day and then socializing at night.
From the description of Rohlf, William A. and Lottie Beed Rohlf collection, 1885-1955. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 50158954
