Roy G. Roth passed from this life on August 25, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mott, ND.
Roy was born November 18, 1922 to John and Elizabeth (Schorsch) Roth at their homestead west of St Stephen's Church in Stark Co., ND. The family later moved to the farm south of Mott where he attended the Timber Creek School. Roy graduated from Mott High School in 1941 and began farming with his father.
He was married to Naomi Fadness on June 28, 1944. They raised their family of three sons on the farm south of Mott. Roy served on his local school board and the Kern Township board for many years. He was elected to the Hettinger County A.S.C.S. board in 1952 and served for 22 years as chairman. He was also a 4-H Leader and enjoyed coaching youth baseball for the Circle 3 4-H team.
Roy was an avid golfer and was a member of the Mott Country Club. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mott and the Dickinson BPOE #1137.
On September 15, 1984 he was married to Shirley Mackh at Federal Way, WA. They enjoyed traveling and golfing and their life together with many special friends. Although he retired from farming in 1986 he still enjoyed helping with the work.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Naomi, his parents, brothers; John and Arnold Roth, Sisters; Viola Gress and Elnora Roth, and daughter-in-law, Deborah K. Roth.
Roy leaves his wife, Shirley of Mott, sons: Larry (Leone) Roth of Glen Ullin, Howard (Kathy) Roth and Kevin (Patricia) Roth of Mott, his sister; Helen (Jim) Kleinjan of New Salem, nine grandchildren; Leah (Leon) Emmil of Fargo, Lance (Jaymee) Roth, Denver, CO., Stephanie (Andrew) Bakken, Rochester, NY, Brent Roth, Elgin, Chelsey, Alexis and Chance Roth, Mott, Ann Rogers of Bismarck, Nathan Rogers of Edmonton, Alberta and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 31st at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mott. Rev. John Amundson and Rev. Rick Watson will officiate, and Ray Bieber will give the eulogy. Interment will be in Sunnyslope Cemetery, Mott. A memorial has been established. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7:30 pm at Evanson Jensen Funeral Home, Mott. The casket will not be open at the church.