Patricia Ann Rothe died December 16, 2020. She was born September 5, 1942 on the Nile ranch in Wiggins, Colorado to Henry and Mollie (Ring) Walker Jr. She grew up in Wiggins, graduating from Wiggins High in 1960. After high school she went to photography school and airline school.
On October 26, 1963, she married the love of her life, Larry Rothe. They built their home and raised their family in Greeley. During this time she worked at associates financial for 14 years. In 1977, after Larry's death she became an entrepreneur specializing in rental homes.
In 1989, she started a new adventure owning and managing a Taco Bell franchise in Montrose, Colorado. Mrs Rothe expanded her businesses to 3 Taco Bell units adding Delta and Gunnison.
She was an amazing cook and baker. She loved retail therapy and driving in the country. She loved all the people she met as employees and customers of her beloved Taco Bells.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Michelle of Delta and son, Troy (Kizzy) of Montrose; 3 granddaughters, Jordan, Shelby and McKayla; grandson, Kyle and her brother, Larry (Cathie) Walker of Greeley and lots of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
