Charles Hugo Roth Jr.

Charles Hugo Roth Jr. was born January 17, 1943, in Kirkwood, Missouri to Charles and Esther (Kassel) Roth Sr. and passed away November 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Potosi, Missouri at the age of seventy-six years. As a young boy, Charles grew up in Overland, Missouri and attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Grade School, Lutheran North High School, St. Paul's Lutheran High School and graduated with the Class of 1960 from St. Paul's Junior College in Concordia, Missouri. He attended Concordia College in Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated with the class of 1968 from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles was saved and baptized at an early age and was an ordained Lutheran Minister. Charles was blessed with four children: Janae, Jamin, Jubi and Justin. On February 16, 2002, in Viburnum, Missouri, Charles was united in marriage to Liza Soliven and to this union were blessed with two children: Cody and Charlize. Charles took his first job as a counselor in dorm at St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas. After two years, he moved to a farm in Missouri and began his teaching career. He was a dedicated educator who worked tirelessly throughout his twenty-five year career to inspire his students at Viburnum C-4 High School. Charles taught English and was in charge of the yearbook and debate/speech team for several years. After retiring from teaching, he worked at a nursing home in Cuba as an Activities Director and Wal-Mart in Potosi for a few years before taking a position at DCAI in Viburnum. After five years he retired and was able to focus on cattle farming and organic gardening on his beautiful property tucked up near the Mark Twain National Forest. Charles had a strong interest in history, astronomy, politics, literature and poetry. He loved to travel the world and capturing those moments with his photography skills. Charles could be found canoeing, camping, exploring in the woods, spending time at Roth Henge, reading and making pop up cards. He also enjoyed playing basketball and earned the nickname "The Hammer". Most of all, Charles treasured his time spent with his family. Preceding him in death were his parents: Charles and Esther Roth Sr. and sister: Julie Cordes. Charles is survived by his loving wife: Liza Roth of the home; six children: Cody Roth of the home, Charlize Roth of the home, Janae Kadlec and husband Mike of Ellisville, MO, Jamin Roth of Manchester, MO, Jubi Roth of Columbia, IL, Justin Roth and wife Kelly of Homewood, AL; one sister: Anita Hischke of Collinsville, IL; one brother: Cecil Roth of Geneseo, IL; six grandchildren: Cole, Nate, Matt, Carly, Thatcher and Ruby; beloved dog: "Cotton"; extended family and friends. Charles loved all of the young people he taught, as well as, his coworkers. He was a loving husband, proud father and caring grandfather. He lived a full and prosperous life, that created so many wonderful memories for him and others. Funeral Mass for Charles Hugo Roth Jr. was held Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the Wilson Mortuary Viburnum Chapel with Father Victor Anokwute and Chaplain Alan Harmening officiating. Song selections played were "I Love To Tell The Story", "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" Serving as Pallbearers were: Justin Roth, Jamin Roth, Cecil Roth, Mike Kadlec, Nathan Kadlec, Matthew Kadlec, Cole Mallery and Cody Roth. Honorary Pallbearers were: Hank Saeger, Richard Wohlers and Mark Hischke. Burial was in the Roth Henge. All arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.

Charles Hugo Roth Jr.

January 17, 1943 - November 3, 2019