Eric W. Roth

Eric W. Roth, 68, Green Bay, passed quietly at home with family at his side, Wed. Dec. 7, 2016, following a battle with cancer. Born June 11, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, he is the son of the late Wayne and Vera (Hilbert) Roth. Eric married Jane Niles in 1968 in Green Bay and together they had three children. In his younger years, Eric started Red Eye Construction which he maintained until his early thirties at which time he started working for the local carpenters’ union where he finished out his career, retiring at the age of 57. Eric will be missed by many family members and friends who shared his passion for the Packers and NASCAR.

Eric is survived by three children, Mike (Kelly), Mark (Cynthia), and Michelle Roth; five grandchildren, Michael Verhagen, Paige Griswold, Gracie Roth, Charlize Roth and Rush Roth; two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Elise Griswold; three siblings, Glen (Patricia) Roth, Eileen (Frank) Vanderstappen and Susan (Mike) Heynen; and the gang at Cropsey’s.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services were held. Simply Cremation is serving the family.

Eric’s family extends a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice and also Dr. Warren and the staff of Green Bay Oncology.