1940
Sally
2015
Sally Roth
June 14, 1940 — July 16, 2015
Sally A. Roth, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, of Marathon, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her home.
Sally was one of three children born in Wausau on June 14, 1940, to Oscar and Esther (Kardach) Johnson. She attended school in Wausau, WI
She married Paul Firkus on July 14, 1956 in Stevens Point, WI. Paul died in 2002.
They ran various restaurants and owned and operated the Burger Basket in Marathon for many years. Sally went on to find another love and married Roger Roth on Sept. 6, 2004 in Marathon, who survives.
Sally enjoyed dancing, working in her flower gardens, cleaning, baking and cooking. She loved the holidays and decorating for them, which she enjoyed spending with her family. Sally was full of energy, spunk, and laughter which made her young at heart. She was full of joy when family and friends visited her home.
Sally was so proud of her family which consists of her husband, Roger, and her six children: Debra (Donald) Champan, Wausau; Katherine (Scott) Perriello, New Loudon, NH; Sandra (Dean) Lee, Kronenwetter, Susan (James) Grisham, Wausau, Jeff Firkus, Kronenwetter and Judy Nitschke , Kronenwetter; her 10 grandchildren: Autumn, Amanda, Nathan, Ryan, Ashley, Colton, Dustin, Krystal, Lauren, and Calvin; and four great grandchildren: Austin, Addyson, Easton and Aryston and one sister, Christine Bacon, Merrill; and sister in law, Margie Johnson, Wausau.
Sally was predeceased by her parents, first husband Paul Firkus, brother Robert Johnson, and grandchildren Andrew Michalski and Aydan Catledge.
The family wishes to thank Stephanie, the nurses from Ministry Home Care, and Dr. Rezazadeh for their compassion and care. Also Father Joe from St. Mary's Catholic Church for all his loving support.
The funeral service will be held on July 20, 2015 at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church Marathon, WI. Visitation is on July 20 from 9 am until time of service. Burial will follow in St. Mary's cemetery. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
Sally Roth Memorial Folder
Sally was one of three children born in Wausau on June 14, 1940, to Oscar and Esther (Kardach) Johnson. She attended school in Wausau, WI
She married Paul Firkus on July 14, 1956 in Stevens Point, WI. Paul died in 2002.
They ran various restaurants and owned and operated the Burger Basket in Marathon for many years. Sally went on to find another love and married Roger Roth on Sept. 6, 2004 in Marathon, who survives.
Sally enjoyed dancing, working in her flower gardens, cleaning, baking and cooking. She loved the holidays and decorating for them, which she enjoyed spending with her family. Sally was full of energy, spunk, and laughter which made her young at heart. She was full of joy when family and friends visited her home.
Sally was so proud of her family which consists of her husband, Roger, and her six children: Debra (Donald) Champan, Wausau; Katherine (Scott) Perriello, New Loudon, NH; Sandra (Dean) Lee, Kronenwetter, Susan (James) Grisham, Wausau, Jeff Firkus, Kronenwetter and Judy Nitschke , Kronenwetter; her 10 grandchildren: Autumn, Amanda, Nathan, Ryan, Ashley, Colton, Dustin, Krystal, Lauren, and Calvin; and four great grandchildren: Austin, Addyson, Easton and Aryston and one sister, Christine Bacon, Merrill; and sister in law, Margie Johnson, Wausau.
Sally was predeceased by her parents, first husband Paul Firkus, brother Robert Johnson, and grandchildren Andrew Michalski and Aydan Catledge.
The family wishes to thank Stephanie, the nurses from Ministry Home Care, and Dr. Rezazadeh for their compassion and care. Also Father Joe from St. Mary's Catholic Church for all his loving support.
The funeral service will be held on July 20, 2015 at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church Marathon, WI. Visitation is on July 20 from 9 am until time of service. Burial will follow in St. Mary's cemetery. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
Sally Roth Memorial Folder
Visitation
St. Mary's Parish712 Market Street
Marathon, WI 54448
Monday, July 20, 2015
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Service
St. Mary's Parish712 Market Street
Marathon, WI 54448
Monday, July 20, 2015
11:00 AM
Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic CemeteryMarathon, WI
Monday, July 20, 2015
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