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Elwin Rothwell Obituary

Elwin E. "Elvis" Rothwell

Battle Creek

Elwin E. "Elvis" Rothwell, age 58, of Battle Creek died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, November 19, 2015.  He was born in Battle Creek  on January 11, 1957, the son of Harold E. and Beulah R. (Henderson) Rothwell.  Elvis retired from Cello-Foil after more than 32 years of faithful service. 

 Elvis married the "Love of His Life", Kathy L. Osborne in Battle Creek on August 11, 1975; she survives.  He is also survived by his daughters, Trena (Daniel) Miller of Climax, Tonya (Jason Miller) Rothwell of Battle Creek, and Krissy (Casey Johnson) Rothwell of Battle Creek; his grandchildren, Landon Miller, Logan Miller, Colin Miller, Dawson Noaeill, Hailey Miller, and Cayden Noaeill; his sister, Loretta Rothwell; his brother, Charles Rothwell; his brothers-in-law, Kevin & Duane (Stacy) Osborne; his sister-in-law, Judy Rothwell, and a large extended family. Elvis was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Wendell & Wade, and his sister & her husband, Elaine & Dewey.

 Elvis was truly a family man and enjoyed spending as much time with his family as he could.  He also enjoyed being in the outdoors, fishing, camping and shooting his BB  Gun.  Elvis worked very hard throughout his life and enjoyed woodworking and working on his house.  Elvis was also known as a prankster with a great sense of humor.

 The family will receive friends 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., today at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care where a memorial service to celebrate Elvis's life will be held at 3:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Mott Children's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House at Mott Children's Hospital.  Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Elvis may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2015.
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Tonya and family

Thinking about you and wishing you comfort at this time.

Robin Powell

November 21, 2015

Hi Kathy, We pray for Gods peace and comfort for you and your family. All our love & prayers, Ruth {Elliott} & Tom Witzki

November 21, 2015

Remembering all his years at Cello-Foil with good times and friendship! He will be missed.

Carol Lesiow

November 21, 2015

Going to miss you my friend

Casey Johnson

November 20, 2015

Forever in our hearts.

Michelle Hull

November 20, 2015

RIP Elivis. You will be missed by many and loved. Had so much fun at your pool parties. Love, Aunt Betty Osborne

Betty Osborne

November 20, 2015

Elvis was not my dad by blood but was a second dad to me by choice, thank you for loving me like your own and for all the many years of GREAT memories, i will always hold you dear to my heart, Forever Missed. To Kathy and the girls thank you for sharing him me, love you all

Neighborhood daughter Tracy

November 20, 2015

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