Gerald J. "Jerry" Roth

86 of Lakewood, was called to eternal life on April 10, 2010. Born May 3, 1923, in Victoria, Kansas to Joe and Magdalen Roth, he was eldest of six children. He received his Associates Degree from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas in 1943. He was called to service in the United States Army Air Force. In 1951 Jerry moved to Denver to attend Barnes Business College. In 1953 he began a long rewarding career in the automobile business. He married Ann Marson in 1954. In 1968, Jerry started Jerry Roth Chevrolet, which was a mainstay on West Colfax for over 30 years. With his son Tim, he opened a second location at Park Meadows, eventually adding Isuzu, Kia, and Volkswagen to their franchises. Jerry served on the board of directors for Lakeside National Bank and Union Bank & Trust. He retired from the automobile business at the age of 78. Until that time he worked daily, except for the months when he and his wife would enjoy their winter residence in Arizona. In 1985, he was honored with the distinction of "Affiliate" of the Capuchin Franciscan Order, Province of Mid-America. Jerry initiated bringing the Capuchin Franciscans to Denver in 1970 to minister among the city's poor. He was a "Point of Light" inductee at his alma mater, Thomas More Prep-Marian (formerly St. Joseph Military Academy) in 2001. Jerry was known for his generosity and kind heart, supporting many charities and offering encouragement and employment to those down on their luck. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ann, and their three children. Susan Roth-Allen (John), Tim Roth (Dan McGillicuddy), and Linda Sarmo (Tom). He also leaves two grandchildren, Jillian Sarmo. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 14, at 6pm followed by recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 15th at 10am. All services will be held at our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1985 Miller Street, Lakewood, Colorado with entombment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, 3613 Wyandot Street, Denver, Colorado 80211.