She was preceded in death by her infant son, Allen Lee, her parents Louis and Anna Navratil and brothers Marvin, Dennis and Bernard. She is survived by her husband Larry Roth, children Brad (Dee) Annette (Mark) Woodhead, Todd (Donna) and David (Jen). In addition, she is survived by her 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Ana Lou graduated from Crete High School in 1956 and was honored as the Valedictorian of her class. On December 31, 1957, Ana Lou and Larry Roth were united in marriage. During 68 years of marriage, they lived in Crete, North Platte and Minden, Nebraska, Clay Center, Kansas, and Omaha, Nebraska.
Ana Lou served as wife, mother, homemaker, news reporter, secretary and office manager for doctors of internal medicine. Family was always her highest priority.
A visitation will be held at Journey Church, 20020 Hampton Drive, Gretna, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at Journey Church, 20020 Hampton Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028, on June 13, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am.
Private Interment will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512.
Family requests memorials be designated to Journey Church, 20020 Hampton Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028
