Gerald “Jerry” Roth
Saturday, November 25, 1933
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Age:
88 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday August 26, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday August 27, 2022
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St. Bridgets Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday August 27, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Bridgets Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Bridget's Cemetery [ view map ]
Saturday, November 25, 1933
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Age:
88 years old
Saturday, November 25, 1933
Date of Death:
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Age:
88 years old
Gerald “Jerry” Roth
Gerald “Jerry” John Roth, age 88, formerly of Rochester (Simpson), MN joined the saints in Heaven on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN with his son and daughter by his side.
Jerry was born on November 25, 1933 in Pepin, WI to Nick and Vera (Olsen) Roth. As a young boy, he moved to Wabasha, MN and graduated from St. Felix Catholic High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served his country honorably in the Korean War on the USS Quincy. After his Naval career, he returned to Wabasha and worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. He married Patricia “Patty” Ann Clark at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Simpson, MN on August 23rd, 1958. He was employed with IBM for 31 years in Rochester, MN until his retirement in July, 1991.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Roth of Spring Grove, MN, son, Joseph (Sandy) Roth of Locust Grove, VA, daughter, Fern (Dean) Beneke of Eitzen, MN. He was blessed with six grandchildren – Angela (Werner) Fourie, Erica (Justin) Hayth, Nicholas Roth (deceased), Timothy (Megan) Roth, Christopher Roth and Dylan Beneke. Six great-grandchildren – Jack, Owen, and Lydia Fourie, Skyler and Piper Hayth and Madelyn Roth. Two sisters, Yvonne (Mike) McDonald of St.Paul, MN, and MaryAnn Roth of Black River Falls, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Larry, Bob, Jim, sister Jean and grandson, Nicholas.
Jerry will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a proud Vikings and Twins fan. His favorite pastime was playing cards, cribbage, dominos, horseshoes, square dancing, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, summer trips to northern MN and Canadian lakes, bird watching, and gardening. After retirement, he traveled with Patty to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, Germany, and went on Caribbean cruises and bus tours across the United States. He was always present to celebrate the academic and sporting accomplishments of his grandchildren.
He volunteered his time with 4-H Clubs, Diabetes Bike-a-thon, and the Stewartville Care Center Family Counsel. He was a faithful member and friend at St. Bridget’s parish. Everyone that met Jerry was certain to enjoy a story and a joke and would walk away with a smile. The best things in life were the simple things. He made a point to remind everyone to live life with no regrets. He would often say “If you have a chance to do something, you need to do it.”
The Funeral Mass for Jerry will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00AM at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Simpson. Visitation will be held Friday evening, August 26, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at St. Bridget’s Church. Burial will be in St. Bridget’s Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Gerald “Jerry” Roth has received the following condolences.
Memories Patty !!
Prayers !
Neal
The Lesmeister family has many great memories of the Roth family, helpful and caring. Jerry was a friend who we always enjoyed him stopping by the shop. A good neighbor to the Simpson community will surely be missed. I regret an out-of-town commitment will leave unable to attend but feel honored to be asked as a Pallbearer. Our Prayers for Jerry to find rest in God's Kingdom. and for your family to find Peace and Hope in the Lord, Amen!
To Joe and Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Joe and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss and words could never fully or adequately reflect the feelings you have at this time. God will comfort you in this time of grief and while you mourn your earthly loss, heaven rejoices at the eternal gain.
"Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with signing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head; they should obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away." - Isaiah 51:11
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." - Revelation 21:4
In Prayers,
Christina
I only met Jerry once but on that occasion (Angela & Werner’s wedding) it was very clear to me how beloved he was by his children and grand children. May he rest in peace. Praying comfort over all the immediate family.
Liezel
I only met Jerry a few times at St. Bridget's and then an opportunity to visit briefly at their home when delivering a meal a couple of years ago. Such a kind soul he was. RIP.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Jerry, but I've worked with Joe for many years. My condolences to the family. I pray that you have peace and comfort during this time of loss. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the LORD. God Bless!
~Donna Paige
Unfortunately, I didn’t know Jerry but I had the pleasure of knowing Joe and Sandy and through them, I had a chance to know Jerry.
I have followed him over the last few years of his final journey here on earth. And now he has made it to that better place that we all hope to aspire.
Knowing Joe snd Sandy tells me he raised a great family and instilled professionalism and integrity into the lives of his family and all around him. He was a loved man.
Blessings to the Roth family and to Jerry,
I remember hunting with Jerry in the 1990's. Was quite a guy to be around. We hunted his son in law and Fern's husband Dean Beneke. Sorry for their loss and god bless'
We pray for peace for the family, and comfort in reflecting on the man Jerry was and the joy he brought to your lives.
May God be with you and the family and give you comfort in knowing that your father is with Jesus and is waiting for us all.