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Walter Roth Obituary

Roth, Walter Lau Age 89, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away November 30, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Janice nee Hohtanz; dear father of Ted and Rob Roth; adored grandfather of Jennifer, Katherine, Margaret, Sara, Fritz, Robby, Mallory and Ryan. Walter was born in Rock Island, IL. A veteran of WWII, he was a naval fighter pilot, participating in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and receiving 4 Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Walter attended Augustana College, was a member of Omicron Sigma Omicron fraternity and a graduate of Northwestern University. He went on to become the President of Erman Howell Division of Luria Steel & Trading and owner of The Walter Erman Companies. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 14, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in memory of Walter L. Roth, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. For info please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2010.

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Chuck Schulman

December 17, 2010

Dear Ted and Rob,
I just learned of your father's passing today and wanted to tell you that he was a true gentleman, a tough and shrewd business man to be sure but out of all the people I have have ever worked for in this business I enjoyed my relationship with him above all. He will be missed.

Karen and I send our deepest most heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Roth family.

December 10, 2010

Ted and Rob,

We were distressed to learn of Walter's passing. Over the years of our professional relationship, he earned my respect and admiration, as a businessman, as a decorated war veteran and as a genuine human being.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to both of you, your wives and children. He was one of a kind and shall be missed!

Pat & Rich Vitellaro

Diane Gruper

December 7, 2010

Ted and Rob -

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your dad. I was saddened to read that your mom is also deceased. I'm not sure you'll remember me, we only met a few times, but I know that Kathy Harwick (my sister) really loved your parents. They did so much for her when she worked at EH.

My Heartfelt Sympathy,
Diane Gruper

December 6, 2010

Ted and Rob
I am very sorry to here about your Dad, he was the nicest man I ever worked for. My prayers are with you and your family, God Bless you both. Linda (Sheehan) and John Casey. Largo FL

Peter DeStefano

December 6, 2010

Rob and Ted...
My condolences to you and your Family on your Dad's passing. I didn't know him well but my Dad (who passed away a couple years ago) knew him and did a lot of business with him over the years. He always said he was one of the gentlemen of the business.

Charles Walgreen

December 6, 2010

Rob,
My condolences to your family. I stopped by SJMA over the summer and thought about our times at Drake. Wishing you comfort in the many happy memories of your father.

Grateful Citizen

December 6, 2010

Thank you Mr. Roth for your military service.

valerie hayes

December 6, 2010

I remember working for "boss" at EH. My husband did quite a bit of work with EH too. He was a kind man who loved his duck hunting! My condolences to his family.

Wiiliam & Valerie Hayes

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