Gilbert Louis Roth

Gilbert Louis Roth, age 97, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Gilbert was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on January 13th, 1927 to the late Nicholas P. Roth and Cordula (Theiller) Roth. Gilbert graduated from Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky in the class of 1945. After his high school graduation, he attended business courses at Indiana University. Gilbert retired from the Colgate-Palmolive Company as a Data Processing Supervisor. He and his wife were active members of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Gilbert was a proud member of the finance committee among several other positions at his church. He was a member of Knights of Columbus of Jeffersonville #1348 and Data Processing Management Association of Louisville. He was a long term finance volunteer for the Crusade for Children. Gilbert was an avid golfer, a long standing season ticket holder of Jeffersonville High School basketball, enjoyed gardening, and spending time at his workbench.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Therese (ZurSchmiede) Roth; his son-in-law, Pat Isenberg. He was proudly the last living of nine children: seven sisters and his one brother.

Gilbert is survived by his children, Beverly (Steven) Bullock, Teresa "Terri" (Brian) Cleveland, Susan (Ted) Miller, Karen Schiller (Brian Jones), Nicholas "Nick" (Cara) Roth, and Nancy Isenberg; his ten grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of the University of Louisville Hospital Stroke ICU unit for the excellent care and support provided to Gilbert.

A visitation will be held for Gilbert on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday, December 9th, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring, New Albany, Indiana. A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Jeffersonville on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 1:30 pm with a graveside service to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to consider a donation to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Jeffersonville and Saint Xavier High School of Louisville, Kentucky.