Robert August Roth

Robert August Roth, 93, of Eland, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg, where he had been a resident since 2016.

Bob was born 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 Oct. 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 longtime 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 Shepherd 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 was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Clifford Kessen officiated. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Social distancing was practiced, and guests adhered to the state of Wisconsin mandate and wore masks.

The funeral service was streamed on Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home’s Facebook page and made available for future viewing at www.schmidtschulta.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Homme Home of Wittenberg for the exceptional and compassionate care of their father over the past years. They would also like to thank the entire team of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services for their compassionate and loving care over the last several months.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family. Memories and messages of support may be shared at www.schmidtschulta.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Bob’s name to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, or Homme Home of Wittenberg.

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