Gerald "Jerry" Louis Roth

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Oneida Magdalene.

Jerry is survived by daughters Betty Schnur, of Louisville, and Lotta Howell, son-in-law Harold Howell, both of Jupiter, Florida, and son Jim Roth, of Purcellville, Virginia; a brother, Robert Roth, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and a sister Betty Jean Phillips, of New Albany, Indiana. Jerry was the grandfather of Harold, Ray, Larry, Deborah, and Becky, and the great-grandfather of David, Emilie, and Matthew. He was also the grandfather-by-marriage to Cathy, Alan, Lou Ann, and soon-to-be to Lori. Jerry was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Jerry was born in Huntingburg, Indiana in 1923. He was a graduate of New Albany High School and the University of Louisville Speed Engineering School. Jerry was a veteran of World War II, serving with C Company 359th Engineer Regiment in the European theater. He retired in 1984 after a career with RCA Corporation in Indianapolis, moving to Louisville in 2003. He remained very active throughout retirement, enjoying travel, live music and theater, and cooking, and a avid sports fan. He was a gardener and an accomplished artist in stained glass. His capabilities as a handyman and woodworker were greatly appreciated not only by relatives, but also by a wide extended family.

A celebration of his love, faith, and caring life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 6 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Gerard Drive, with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, from 4-7 p.m. at Arch L. Heady & Son-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Memorial donations in Memory of Mr. Roth may be made to the American Cancer Society or the donor’s favorite charity.

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