Arnold Albert Roth
July 16, 1924 — May 8, 2008
Arnold Albert Roth, age 83 of Skanee, MI passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nursing unit.
Arnold was born on July 16, 1924 in Wittenberg, WI son of the late Charles and Lydia (Fritz) Roth. He grew up in Wittenberg, and went into the US Army during WWII. Arnold married Louise Persha on May 4, 1962 in Detroit, MI. They lived in Royal Oak, MI and he worked for 40 years for J.L.Sherk Co doing sheet metal work. Arnold moved to Skanee upon retirement in 1983.
He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and loved dogs. Arnold was a member of the VFW Post 3897 in L'Anse.
Surviving are his 3 brothers, Howard (Doris) Roth of Skanee, MI, Arlie (Judy) Roth of Clawson MI, Lawrence (Marcie) Roth of Tigerton, WI; 2 sisters, Edna Weise of Waterford, WI, Hazel Voster of Little Chute, WI; step daughter Jacqualine; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Proceeding him in death is his wife Louise, brothers Norman, Art, and Erving Roth; and step daughter Anna Marie.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12, at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Skanee. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Judy Mattson will officiate. Burial will be in the Skanee Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be to Zion Lutheran Church or the Arvon Twp. Historical Society. Friends may sign Arnold's guest book and send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.