Joseph "Joe" Roth
A gentle man in love with life, his wife of 68 years, his children and his friends passed away on January 7, 2012. He was 91.
Joe was born in Indianapolis on December 10, 1920 to Nathan and Edith Roth. After serving in WWII he attended the Officers Candidate School of Yale University.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Bess Stern Roth, sons Nathan (Yardena) Roth, Steven (Nancy) Roth; daughter, Alicia Roth, three grand children; Alexis, Deborah, and Becca Roth; Sister, Annice (Norman) Hurwitz and brother Martin Roth. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herman Roth.
Joe owned and operated Joseph Roth Insurance Agency from 1951 until he retired at age 65. Joe was a member of the Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Monument Masonic Lodge #657, and B'nai B'rith Lodge #58.
A funeral service will be at 11am Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Burial will follow in the Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Beth-El Zedeck or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.