DENNIS ROTH Obituary

DENNIS LaVERNE ROTH, went to be with God on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, while at Stillwater Hospice Home. Born near Wayland Iowa on Oct. 27, 1938, he was the son of Orie and Wilma (Stutz -man) Roth. He grew up on the family farm with his sisters, Sheril (Ken Mellet), Becky (Ray Imhoff), and Rosemary (Mahlon Yoder). On June 9, 1957, Dennis married Mary E. Roth, the daughter of Jesse and Erna (Christner) Roth of Wayland, Iowa. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Fort Wayne, Ind. for 1-W service at Parkview Hospital. Members of the First Mennonite Church made Dennis and Mary feel at home and helped Dennis find work as a carpenter in Fort Wayne which led to their living there for the rest of their lives. Dennis worked for D.J. Brandenburger, General Contractor, beginning in 1958 and continuing for 34 years. In 1992, he purchased the company and operated it under the name Renovations by Roth for 10 years. He then went on to work for Paul Davis Restoration until retirement at 75 years old. He loved gardening and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School and working with the youth at his church. Dennis and Mary had four children, Curtis (Elise) Roth, Pamm (Ed) Doak, Doug (Carolyn) Roth, and Tim; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom, along with his wife Mary, survive. A celebration of his life is 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, with calling hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Memorial Donation may be made to Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren or The Parkinson's Foundation.