Lenny Roth
March 23, 1935 ~ August 28, 2014
Lenny Joseph Roth, 79, of St. Lawrence, SD died Thursday August 28, at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 2 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Miller with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery in Miller.
Lenny was born on March 23, 1935 in Parkston, SD to Fred John Roth and Agnes Regina Roeder. As a boy, Lenny lived at home with his family in Parkston. The family moved to Miller in 1947, where they operated Roth Produce until 1971. Lenny joined the United States Marine Corp on June 9, 1953, and served in Korea. Lenny served his country until he was honorably discharged on June 8, 1956.
On June 24, 1958, Lenny married Donna Joann Wherry in Orient, SD. They were blessed with three children, David, Kim, and DeAnn.
Lenny worked at Coop in Miller until its closing. Lenny then worked as a CNA at Prairie Good Samaritan Center for 23 years until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife Donna, children David (Deb Evans) Roth, Kim Roth, DeAnn (Todd) Beckett, his grandchildren Kristen Roth, Dani, Lacey, Cassie, and Karly Beckett, and Heidi Roth, and his great grandchildren Eric, Andre, and Caden.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred & Agnes Roth, his sister Mary Ann Roth, and his granddaughter Ashley Roth.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Every Friday night at the races he was sitting in his spot and always had a big smile on his face. He will be missed by many. Take care. Kathy & Greg
My deepest sympathies to you all. Lenny was also like a Grandpa to me, he will be missed by many. May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you during this time of sorrow and grief. Your pain is deep and raw with the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather (Lenny). It is always hard to lose someone who is loved so much. May our Lord and Savior hold you in His arms today and always. He feels your grief, too. One day when Christ comes to claim His own, we will all be reunited with our loved ones. Do take care!
So sorry to here of Lenny’s , passing and he will be missed by all.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dick and Kathy
Dear Donna,Kim,Dave and DeAnn,
I’m very sorry to hear of Lenny’s passing
Hope you find comfort in family and friends.
Take care, Glenda