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John J. Roth
Of Arlington Heights

John J. Roth was born August 9, 1918 in Chicago to John and Alvina Roth. He died Friday, March 10, 2006 at Oakton Pavilion in Des Plaines .

Mr. Roth was an electrician and member of IBEW Local #134 for 61 years. Early in his career he was very active in union organization. He is a second generation electrician and proud that his son Daniel is a third generation electrician. John's family totals over 250 year of service to the Union.

John was a member and usher at St. James Church of over 50 years. He did much of the original electrical installation and maintenance at the church. John served in the Army during WWII, and was a member of Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Council #4483 and enjoyed gardening.

His survivors include his children Daniel (Diane E.) Roth and Mary (Jerry) Klopp both of Arlington Heights; grandchildren Stephen (JoAnn) Roth, John (Kelly) Klopp, Anne (Daniel) Moersfelder, Luke, Ellen and Lynn Klopp and Sean Lansing; his great grandchildren Kelsey Anne Moersfelder and Suzanne Beth Klopp; his brother George (Myrtle) Roth and many nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his wife Viola; his granddaughter Beth Lansing and his parents.

Visitation from 3:00 until 9:00 PM, Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. James Church, 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

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