John M Rottgen, Sr., 85, loving husband and father, passed away on June 14, 2019. John and his wife, Evelyn, moved to Bradenton in 1992. Nicknamed "Pebbles," John was formerly from Mason, WV, where he was a maintenance supervisor at the AEP Philip Sporn Plant for 35 years.
John loved people and enjoyed sitting on the front driveway talking with his neighbors. He was very talented and spent countless hours in his woodshop.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, married for 64 years; John Jr. (Connie) of Orlando, Rodney (Sondra) of Bradenton; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation services will be held Thursday, June 20th, at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Peace at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Avenue East, Ellenton, FL; followed by military services at 12:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL. 34238; or: Givetotidewell.org