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John ROTAN Obituary
John served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He received the national Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was named Veteran of the Year, State of Virginia, a recognition he received for being the most outgoing and helping others. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 58, Gloucester where he held all officer seats and was Commander for two terms. John was a man who fought hard to do the right thing no matter the cost. He will be remembered for being the most loving, decent and civil man this world has ever known.
His parents, John and Ceceil Rotan; son, Dominick Rotan; and a brother and sister preceded him in death.
He is survived by wife, Christine Rotan; son, John Rotan; daughters, Sherri Rotan, Amey Jo Quisenberry and husband, Billy; six grandchildren, Kyle Rotan, Shanea Mertz, Brad Rotan, Zachary Rotan, Parker Quisenberry and Emily Quisenberry.
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Sherlene Hubbard and Shirley Goodwin will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment with military honors will follow in Windsor Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John ROTAN
Barbara Copeland
May 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Unit 27 Portsmouth
Larry Mead
May 5, 2010
Chris you have been an inspiration with your support for John as well as Chap 58.We send our heartfelt thanks for all you have done and in memory of John.
Mary and Larry Mead
Richard Swain
May 5, 2010
Chris and family, I will keep you in my prayers for the loss of John. There will never be another Forget-me-not drive that will be the same, John and I always would be there together and I would have to drag him away from there so that he would not burn up. I would not be a member of chapter 58 nor would I have become a Service Office had it not been for John I will miss him. The world lost another great man when we lost John, he will be missed by all who knew him, and even those who didn't know his name will miss his face when we do the next forget-me-not at Walmart next year.
Ingrid Capriotti
May 5, 2010
Chris,
Another Hero has gone home. I send you my heartfelt condolences and sympathy and can only say that I care and share your sorrow. God Bless you and your Famiiy.
Bob Bent
May 4, 2010
I am so sorry that I could not make the ceremony so that I could express my sincerest condolences for our loss. We have missed John for quite some time and now we miss him even more. God Bless you all.
Charles "Terry" Bohlinger
May 4, 2010
Chris, Louise and I are so sorry to learn of your loss and loss to your family. John had battled his illness for some time. We know we shall one day see him without illness on the other side...but until then we pray for you and your family.
Dorothy Dick
May 4, 2010
There will never be another empty boot ceremony where I won't see John's face on whoever performs it.
I'm happy that he is "safe in HIS arms".
Tabitha Gollihugh
May 4, 2010
Amey -- I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you & your family during this trying time. All my love...
Shirley Goodwin
May 4, 2010
Chris, Amey, Billy, Parker and Emily,and all the extended family.
You had a wonderful Husband, Father, Father-in-Law and Grandfather. John was somebody so very special - in so many ways. Sweet, kind, honest, sincere, and always there to help when needed. He always had a wonderful, optimistic attitude. I loved to hear him laugh! and to say "touche"! I know he wasn't "perfect" - but his good qualities far outweighed the bad. He was a great guy and like another son to me.
God bless you with His love and grace and fill your hearts and home with His perfect peace and comfort.
Kelley Bergman-Villasenor
May 4, 2010
Amey,
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please give me a call.
gary straubinger
May 3, 2010
may god bless u John T,rotan . will always memories of u our hometown in Pa. u will be missed . i praying for your family in good health. now the lord take u to see beloved domnick forever.god bless your soul .
John J. Rotan
May 3, 2010
This is for u, Dad, love by Johnny , Kelley, Brad & Zachary.
John J. Rotan
May 3, 2010
Dad, it's me ur firstborn son Johnny, I will b missin u n will always thinkin of u, haard to believe or accept that I wun't b seein u anymore or ever again. Will deal w/it n move on. The memories I will have n tell to my love one Kelley nmy 2 beauitful Rotan boys, Brad & Zachary, sadly that they haven't met u yet and never actually( u will b seein them from above if so) cuz u had gone too soon n suddenly but my boys will know more abt u from me. The memories I will always carry in my head n heart the good n bad times we had gone thru but the campin days that I will never forget, u had taught me how to b a survivor n I will do the same to my 2 Rotan-boys. I will b seein u when my time comes, love u n miss u, Dad. Please defend my 2 Rotan-boys from the evils. God blesses u. Love by Johnny,Kelley,Brad & Zachary.
Amy Parham
May 3, 2010
Chris and Amey: It has been years since the kids enjoyed time with you both as well as John. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy, Bill, Derrick and Megan
Wanda Voyles
May 3, 2010
John, I will always treasure the special memories I have of you & Chris and Glenn & I together laughing, playing/cheating at cards, spending different weekends together, attending conferences, musical concerts and just enjoying each other's company as couples. The way the 4 of us fit as friends seemed magical. Life seemed a little easier knowing Chris and you were there whenever we needed it. Rest easy knowing that I will help Chris & Amey however I can.
God Speed good friend, you have Glenn's and my love with you forever.
Melissa Hogge
May 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joseph Burkett
May 2, 2010
To the Rotan family, I am sorry to hear about uncle John passing. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Allison
May 2, 2010
Amey, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna&Mike Szakacs
May 2, 2010
To the Rotan family,my sincere condolences to all of you.May John be at peace now.
Harry Wegener
May 1, 2010
Chris, Sharon and I were sorry to hear of John's passing.(Harry and Sharon Wegener, Sharon is Sandy's sister and I used to work with John and spent a lot of time with him in the late seventies) We always liked John and had a lot of good times together. John actually introduced Sharon and I to each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Harry and Sharon, Ocala, Florida
Suzanne Sullivan
May 1, 2010
Amey, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You and Keep You.
Stacy Hudgins
May 1, 2010
Amy,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ralph and Joanne Burkett
May 1, 2010
Chris,We would like to offer you and Johns family our condolence.We have many good memories of past times.I'm not sure you will remember us but we are Sherri,Dominick and Johnny's aunt and uncle.
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