Lawrence G. Roth Obituary (1934

Lawrence G. Roth, 87, of El Paso, IL passed away at 10:11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at OSF ST. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso with Pastor Michael Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso with military graveside rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the memorial home on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor, or the Lutheran Laymen's League, or Trinity Lutheran Church, El Paso, or the EPG FFA. Lawrence was born April 10, 1934, in Bloomington, IL the son of George and Minnie DeVries Roth. He married Dorothy Jording and she preceded him in 2011. Surviving are two sons David L. Roth of Gridley and John Roth of El Paso; one brother Melvin (Penny) Roth; three grandchildren Matthew and Rachel Roth, and Caylyn Cass; one great grandson Colton; one niece Kathy and two nephews Phillip and Mark. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Deborah. Lawrence was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Secor where he was baptized and had served as an Elder, Board President, and Trustee, and had attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington and Trinity Lutheran Church, El Paso. He was a US Army veteran and was a lifelong farmer in Panola Township. He enjoyed Antique Threshing shows and Country Music Jam Festivals. He was a Precinct Committeeman for Panola Township starting in 1982. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his cats.