Gary Donnell Rothenberger Sr.

Gary Donnell Rothenberger, 87, of Kountze, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1938, in Winnie, Texas, to the late Rouel Franklin Rothenberger, Sr. and Frances Elizabeth (Hunter) Rothenberger.

Gary spent his entire working career with CenterPoint Entergy, and retired as district operations manager after 40+ years of faithful service. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a man of many talents and passions. A published author, he also found great joy in carpentry, tending to his yard, and raising pigs and goats. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family. He was a faithful and devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Beaumont, where he was known for his unwavering faith and commitment to serving God. Gary's life was a testament to humility, hard work, and love.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Ann Rothenberger; his parents; and his grandson, Connor Rothenberger.

Gary is survived by his sons, Gary Rothenberger Jr. and wife Jan, Dirk Rothenberger and wife Juanita, Ryan Rothenberger and wife Kira, and Eric Dean Rothenberger; his brothers, Mike Rothenberger and wife Valarie, Kent Rothenberger, Rouel Rothenberger Jr. and wife Cheryl, Gerald Rothenberger and wife JoJo, and Richard Rothenberger; and sisters, Sue Stansel and husband Jim and Nita Lou Johnson and husband James.

He also leaves behind a legacy carried on by his grandchildren: Reagan Rothenberger, Hunter Rothenberger, Samantha Gore, Gracie Rothenberger, Fischer Rothenberger, Megan Lindsey, Loren Rothenberger, Savannah Huffman, and Lyra Rothenberger; and his great-grandchildren: Payten Rothenberger, Trapper Rothenberger, Watsen Gore, Blakelynn Rothenberger, Cayson Rothenberger, Cole Rothenberger, Chandler Lindsey, Dakota Lindsey, Lacyn Lindsey, Jaxen Mason, Arianna Valdez, Parker Huffman, Piper Huffman, Presley Huffman, and Maverick Huffman.

In addition, Gary is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends who will miss him deeply.

Gary Rothenberger was a true man of God—steadfast, loving, and kind. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations maybe made in Gary's Memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 3650 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont, Texas 77706