Dateline: Dighton
Name: William “Bill” Roth
Age: 81
Died: Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lane County Hospital in Dighton
Born: February 14, 1933 at Victoria
Parents: Joseph & Magdalen (Brungardt) Roth
Marriage: to Carolyn Anita Linden on May 7, 1955 at Victoria

Memberships: St Theresa Catholic Church of Dighton, 4th Degree of Knights of Columbus, Dighton American Legion Post # 190 and Lane County Country Club

Bill attended his early schooling in Victoria and graduated from Mauer Hill Prep High School in Atchison. He attended Fort Hays State University before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he played baseball in the Giants organization. He moved to Russell and worked for Mountain Iron Oilfield Supply. In 1958 he moved to Lane County and was a farmer. He moved into Dighton in 1982. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching sports and attending his Grandchildren’s athletic events. He was very active in his Church and Community and was on the Chain Gang for high school football games for many years and served as the Chaplain for the American Legion Honor Guard for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 1 Brother- Jerry Roth, 1 Sister- Verna Robben & 1 Foster Grandson- Stephen Reed.

Survivors: Wife Carolyn Roth Home
5 Sons Mark & Lila Roth Liberal
Mike & Marlene Roth Lincoln, Nebraska
Jeffrey Roth & Dana James Dighton
Jamey & Angie Roth Victoria
Tony & Shelly Roth Haslet, Texas
Brother Bernard Roth Victoria
Sister Bernadette Younger Victoria
8 Grandchildren Phillip & Kim Roth of Newport News, VA, Amanda & B.J. Smith of Olathe, Carrie Jo & Clint Schuckman of Olathe, Joseph & fiancé Emilie Roth of Manhattan, Jacob Roth & Addie Roth of Victoria, Braxton Roth & Samantha Roth of Haslet, TX,
3 Great-Grandchildren Aiden, Koen & Trey Schuckman of Olathe
2 Foster- Grandchildren Ryan Downing & Kevin Malek of Victoria
And his faithful companion dog –Heidi

Vigil Service: 7:00 PM Monday at St Theresa Catholic Church
Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM Tuesday at St Theresa Catholic Church
Burial: Dighton Memorial Cemetery
Graveside Rites: American Legion Post # 190 & Kansas Army Reserves National Guard
Memorials: St Theresa Catholic Church, American Legion Post # 190 or Catholic Diocesan Seminarian Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home
Calling Hours: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday
At Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton
Condolences may be e-mailed to: www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Boomhower Funeral Home 145 N. Wichita, Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839 620-397-5792