Felix I Roth, Jr., 85 of Springfield, died at 11:17 pm, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his home. He was born December 10, 1930 in Moberly, MO, to Felix I. and Ella Mae Day Roth, Sr. He married Carol R. Gilbert on January 15, 1960 and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2011.
Survivors include seven children, Jackie Glasscock of Springfield, John Gorda of Springfield, Mark (Kim) Roth of Mechanicsburg, Jane Roberts of Chatham, Roxanne (Bill) Smith of Springfield, Robin Roth of Petersburg and Tim (Melinda) Roth of Pawnee; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Rogers of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Herbert Roth and an infant sister.
Mr. Roth was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of House of Prayer Apostolic Church and was very devoted to his faith. He enjoyed playing golf and was a life-long Cub fan.
Visitation: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Leroy Donathan officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Address:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707Memorial contributions may be made to House of Prayer Apostolic Church.
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Linda Kerske posted on 6/28/16
Uncle Felix always knew how to make you laugh! Our family reunions back when we were kids and Carol and Uncle George and Uncle Felix were around you never stopped laughing. He was such a great man. I was so happy to see him when I was home a couple of years ago. It was fun to talk about times past. My how he will be missed. My sincere condolences to his kids.