Donald Roth, 84, of Ottawa passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home with his daughter Debbie by his side.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, June 29, 2018 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Deacon Danny McShane officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, one hour prior to services at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park, with military honors.
Donald was born October 18, 1933 to Charles E. and Sylvia U. (Norris) Roth. He married Lucille Fribbs April 19, 1958 in Ottawa. He served as Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and traveled all over the world. He was employed at Libby Owens Ford as a millwright and retired after 40 years of service. He loved animals, being outdoors, and horse racing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lucille; his daughter, Deborah Erickson; his sisters, Nancy Roth, Pat (Ronald Sr.) Ondek, and Linda Ellington; and his beloved nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Randy Erickson; his brothers, Charles Roth Jr. and Richard Roth; and his sisters, Marge (Charles) Stillwell, Zelda (Edward) Breslin, Susan Devine, and Arlene Roth.
Pallbearers will be Brian Gray, Patrick Gray, Denny Gray, Tom Killelea, Kevin Fribbs, and Ervin Fullerton
Memorials may be directed to his family or to a charity of your choice.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Don has been been laid to in the Garden of Psalms.
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com