John Lewis Roth of Keenesburg, Colorado, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 85 at his home with his beloved wife and children by his
side. He was born on June 26, 1937, at Holcomb the son of John &
Katherine (Komlofske) Roth. He married his high school sweetheart
DeAnne Small on August 30, 1955, at Garden City.
John graduated from Holcomb Consolidated High School and attended
production schools sponsored by the American Dehy Association. He
worked in the alfalfa business for 26 years before he and his sons
purchased a farm east of Lamar, Colorado. He was a devout Catholic and
was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired in 2010 and enjoyed
fishing, hunting and gambling. He loved watching all kinds of sports,
whether it was his kids, grandkids, great grandkids or college and
professional teams. He took great pride in his family and everything he
did.
He is survived by his Wife DeAnne Roth, Children- Darrell (Anita) Roth
of Lamar, Colorado, Janell (John) Dorenkamp of Keenesburg, Colorado
& Mitchell (Kari) Roth of Woodland Park, Colorado, Sister- Lucille
Johnson of Salina, Kansas, 7 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Sisters- Florence Savolt and
Dorothy Wigner and 2 Brothers- LeRoy Roth and Jerry Roth.
Rosary will be at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Saturday both at
St Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev Warren Stecklein as
Celebrant. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
Memorials are suggested to Bristol Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Friends may call from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com