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Howard Roth, age 90, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Howard was born in Eaton County, Oneida Township, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Anna Roth.
He grew up working the family farm and graduated from Grand Ledge High School before continuing his education at Olivet College and University of Chicago Divinity School.
On July 20, 1963, he married Mary “Molly” Zimont; they shared 57 years together before her passing in 2021. Remaining to cherish his memory are two sons; Mark Roth (Tracey Johnson) and Matthew (Amy) Roth; daughter, Melissa Roth; and sister, Donna Ito.
Howard worked as a minister at the First Congregational Church in Constantine, then after his family grew, he worked at Cardinal Construction, Kirsch, Kalamazoo State Hospital, and eventually retired from Owens Illinois.
Howard and Molly loved their adventures and traveling together. Howard was a a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends at the lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Molly Roth; and three brothers, Charles, Roger, and Glenn.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers and per Howard’s wishes, donations in Howard’s memory may be directed in honor of Molly Roth to the Constantine Area Community Foundation or the Three Rivers Promise. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home in care of his arrangements.
