Robert August Roth
March 3, 1927 - October 21, 2020
Robert August Roth, 93 of Eland, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg where he had been a resident since 2016.
Bob was born on March 3, 1927 in the town of Birnamwood to August and Elizabeth (Freitag) Roth. He grew up on the family farm in the Eland area.
Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Pingel on April 28, 1946 in Clintonville. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. LaVerne preceded him in death on October 12, 2015.
The couple farmed for 31 years in the Eland area and raised five boys. After moving off the farm, Bob drove school bus for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District for over 20 years, and worked part-time for the Shawano Sheriff’s Department.
He was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wittenberg where he once served as an elder. He also served as a town board supervisor, and later town chairman for the town of Birnamwood. Bob loved to hunt and could tell you all about his many, many years of hunting. He also enjoyed playing cards, raising German Shephard puppies, camping, and gardening.
His faith, love of family and spirit of always putting others first is what he will always be remembered for.
Bob is survived by four sons, Larry (Deb), Dennis (Mary), Milan (Brenda) and Robert; his grandchildren, Cheri (Chris) Dieringer, David Roth, Leslie (Doug) Brei, Bobby (Nicole) Roth, Terri (Mark Herman) Roth, Laura (Fiancé Tommy) and Michelle Roth; Great Grandchildren, Alex and Julia Dieringer, Koy and Jay Brei; Step Grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Hall, Brittany (Fiancé Jim) Kessel and Parker (Trina) Kessel; Step Great Grandchildren, Eve and Owen Hall and Adam and Kassie Swenson. He is further survived by his brother Jackie Roth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carolee Roth, Arlyn Pingel, Marlyn (Merry) Pingel and Walley (Debbie) Pingel; a Daughter-in-law, Kathy (Don) Pfalz and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife LaVerne; a son, Harvey; his brother Herbie; brother-in-law John and sisters-in-law Leisla Surprise, Irene Roth and Joyce Pingel.
A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of service at the church. Social distancing will be practiced and we ask that you please adhere to the State of Wisconsin mandate and wear your mask.
The funeral service will be live streamed on Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home’s Facebook page and available for future viewing at www.schmidtschulta.com.
March 3, 1927 - October 21, 2020
Robert August Roth, 93 of Eland, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg where he had been a resident since 2016.
Bob was born on March 3, 1927 in the town of Birnamwood to August and Elizabeth (Freitag) Roth. He grew up on the family farm in the Eland area.
Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Pingel on April 28, 1946 in Clintonville. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. LaVerne preceded him in death on October 12, 2015.
The couple farmed for 31 years in the Eland area and raised five boys. After moving off the farm, Bob drove school bus for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District for over 20 years, and worked part-time for the Shawano Sheriff’s Department.
He was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wittenberg where he once served as an elder. He also served as a town board supervisor, and later town chairman for the town of Birnamwood. Bob loved to hunt and could tell you all about his many, many years of hunting. He also enjoyed playing cards, raising German Shephard puppies, camping, and gardening.
His faith, love of family and spirit of always putting others first is what he will always be remembered for.
Bob is survived by four sons, Larry (Deb), Dennis (Mary), Milan (Brenda) and Robert; his grandchildren, Cheri (Chris) Dieringer, David Roth, Leslie (Doug) Brei, Bobby (Nicole) Roth, Terri (Mark Herman) Roth, Laura (Fiancé Tommy) and Michelle Roth; Great Grandchildren, Alex and Julia Dieringer, Koy and Jay Brei; Step Grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Hall, Brittany (Fiancé Jim) Kessel and Parker (Trina) Kessel; Step Great Grandchildren, Eve and Owen Hall and Adam and Kassie Swenson. He is further survived by his brother Jackie Roth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carolee Roth, Arlyn Pingel, Marlyn (Merry) Pingel and Walley (Debbie) Pingel; a Daughter-in-law, Kathy (Don) Pfalz and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife LaVerne; a son, Harvey; his brother Herbie; brother-in-law John and sisters-in-law Leisla Surprise, Irene Roth and Joyce Pingel.
A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of service at the church. Social distancing will be practiced and we ask that you please adhere to the State of Wisconsin mandate and wear your mask.
The funeral service will be live streamed on Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home’s Facebook page and available for future viewing at www.schmidtschulta.com.
Robert August Roth
March 3, 1927 - October 21, 2020
Robert August Roth, 93 of Eland, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg where he had been a resident since 2016.
Bob was born on March 3, 1927 in the town of Birnamwood to August and Elizabeth (Freitag) Roth. He grew up on the family farm in the Eland area.
Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Pingel on April 28, 1946 in Clintonville. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. LaVerne preceded him in death on October 12, 2015.
The couple farmed for 31 years in the Eland area and raised five boys. After moving off the farm, Bob drove school bus for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District for over 20 years, and worked part-time for the Shawano Sheriff’s Department.
He was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wittenberg where he once served as an elder. He also served as a town board supervisor, and later town chairman for the town of Birnamwood. Bob loved to hunt and could tell you all about his many, many years of hunting. He also enjoyed playing cards, raising German Shephard puppies, camping, and gardening.
His faith, love of family and spirit of always putting others first is what he will always be remembered for.
Bob is survived by four sons, Larry (Deb), Dennis (Mary), Milan (Brenda) and Robert; his grandchildren, Cheri (Chris) Dieringer, David Roth, Leslie (Doug) Brei, Bobby (Nicole) Roth, Terri (Mark Herman) Roth, Laura (Fiancé Tommy) and Michelle Roth; Great Grandchildren, Alex and Julia Dieringer, Koy and Jay Brei; Step Grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Hall, Brittany (Fiancé Jim) Kessel and Parker (Trina) Kessel; Step Great Grandchildren, Eve and Owen Hall and Adam and Kassie Swenson. He is further survived by his brother Jackie Roth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carolee Roth, Arlyn Pingel, Marlyn (Merry) Pingel and Walley (Debbie) Pingel; a Daughter-in-law, Kathy (Don) Pfalz and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife LaVerne; a son, Harvey; his brother Herbie; brother-in-law John and sisters-in-law Leisla Surprise, Irene Roth and Joyce Pingel.
A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of service at the church. Social distancing will be practiced and we ask that you please adhere to the State of Wisconsin mandate and wear your mask.
The funeral service will be live streamed on Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home’s Facebook page and available for future viewing at www.schmidtschulta.com.
March 3, 1927 - October 21, 2020
Robert August Roth, 93 of Eland, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg where he had been a resident since 2016.
Bob was born on March 3, 1927 in the town of Birnamwood to August and Elizabeth (Freitag) Roth. He grew up on the family farm in the Eland area.
Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Pingel on April 28, 1946 in Clintonville. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. LaVerne preceded him in death on October 12, 2015.
The couple farmed for 31 years in the Eland area and raised five boys. After moving off the farm, Bob drove school bus for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District for over 20 years, and worked part-time for the Shawano Sheriff’s Department.
He was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wittenberg where he once served as an elder. He also served as a town board supervisor, and later town chairman for the town of Birnamwood. Bob loved to hunt and could tell you all about his many, many years of hunting. He also enjoyed playing cards, raising German Shephard puppies, camping, and gardening.
His faith, love of family and spirit of always putting others first is what he will always be remembered for.
Bob is survived by four sons, Larry (Deb), Dennis (Mary), Milan (Brenda) and Robert; his grandchildren, Cheri (Chris) Dieringer, David Roth, Leslie (Doug) Brei, Bobby (Nicole) Roth, Terri (Mark Herman) Roth, Laura (Fiancé Tommy) and Michelle Roth; Great Grandchildren, Alex and Julia Dieringer, Koy and Jay Brei; Step Grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Hall, Brittany (Fiancé Jim) Kessel and Parker (Trina) Kessel; Step Great Grandchildren, Eve and Owen Hall and Adam and Kassie Swenson. He is further survived by his brother Jackie Roth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carolee Roth, Arlyn Pingel, Marlyn (Merry) Pingel and Walley (Debbie) Pingel; a Daughter-in-law, Kathy (Don) Pfalz and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife LaVerne; a son, Harvey; his brother Herbie; brother-in-law John and sisters-in-law Leisla Surprise, Irene Roth and Joyce Pingel.
A Christian Funeral will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9am until the time of service at the church. Social distancing will be practiced and we ask that you please adhere to the State of Wisconsin mandate and wear your mask.
The funeral service will be live streamed on Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home’s Facebook page and available for future viewing at www.schmidtschulta.com.
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