Thelma Roth

In Loving Memory OfThelma Roth Thelma Roth was born September 1, 1914 on a farm near Milford, Nebraska to Jake J. and Mary (Danner) Stutzman and passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at St Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 92 years 2 months and 15 days. Thelma was the oldest of 10 children and as a young girl attended Stauffer Country School. In 1930 Thelma accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized and confirmed at East Fairview Mennonite Church, where she was a long-time faithful member. Thelma was united in marriage to Nick K. Roth on May 23, 1933 in Seward and to this union four children, DeWayne, DeElda, Lela and Garry were born. Together they made their home in Nebraska and for a time in Illinois while Nick drove a truck. Returning to Nebraska, they farmed and ran a dairy operation west of Lincoln and also farmed west of Milford for a time before moving into Milford. Thelma was a busy homemaker and mother and in her spare time she enjoyed quilting, making many quilts for her family. She also painted and wallpapered many homes in the Milford area. She was a hard worker and always had a very positive outlook on life, never complaining even when she was in ill health or experiencing difficulty. Thelma always had a smile for everyone and known for her "contagious laugh", that she inherited from her Dad. Faithful to her church, Thelma enjoyed attending the various activities and spending time with her church friends. Thelma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lela and Kenneth Wagner, Lincoln, daughter-in-law, Grace Roth, Crete, 12 grandchildren, Stewart and Loretta Roth, Randall D. Roth, Randy and Kelly Roth, Kevin and Christine Roth, Kathy Spicka and husband Kevin, Daniel Wagner, David and Marlene Wagner, Nicholas "Nicky" Roth, Doug and Tracey Wagner, Dale Roth, Renee Reyes, Corey and Mindy Roth, 26 great-grand-children, 9 great-great grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, Moneda and Clifford "Bud" Stutzman, Kent OH, Luetta and Derald Eicher, Lincoln, Lonnie "Babe" Stutzman, Milford, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beulah Stutzman, Lincoln, Phyllis Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, Arla Stutzman, Grand Island, Wayne Burkey, Lincoln, Burdette Boshart, Oliver Roth, Darold and Marguerite Roth, all of Milford, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Nick K. in 1995, infant daughter, DeElda, sons, DeWayne and Garry, four brothers, Dick, Wilbur, Harley and Elden, two sisters, June Burkey and Delores Boshart. A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2006, at East Fairview Mennonite Church, Rural Milford, with Pastor Bill Saltzman and Pastor Anthony Troyer officiating. Interment is in the church cemetery. Visitation is 1-9:00 p.m. Sunday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, with the family receiving relatives and friends from 3 to 5 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers are grandchildren, Stewart, Kevin, and Corey Roth, Daniel, David and Douglas Wagner. Memorials have been established to the East Faiview Mennonite Church or to the American Diabetes Association. Auris Roth, chorister, led the congregation as they sang "Where Jesus Is Tis Heaven". The quartet of Larry Schweitzer, Mark Saltzman, James Stutzman and Richard Miller sang "I Need No Mansion", "Victory In Jesus", "How Great Thou Art" and at the graveside they sang "I Will Meet You In The Morning". Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, has been entrusted with the arrangements.