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Ralph Rott Obituary
Ralph is survived by his wife, Madeline A. (Bolin) Rott of Naperville, whom he married November 8, 1952; six children, Marcy (Chuck) Pfaff of Sandwich, IL, Linn Melone of Aurora, IL, Kevin (Kathy) Rott of Plainfield, IL, Colleen Rott of Naperville, Mark (Maureen) Rott of Oswego, IL, and Michael (Cathy) Rott of Aurora; 13 grandchildren, Shannon, Megan, Erin, Ryann, John (Lisa), Amy (Marco), Jordan, Jesse, Anna, Kara and Dana, Ethan, Elizabeth; two great-grandchildren, Bekah and Dylan; five brothers and sisters, Laura Rott of Naperville, Rita (the late Al) Lisson of Naperville, James (the late Mary Ann) Rott of Wheaton, IL, Carl (Donna) Rott of Henry, IL and Donald (Nicki) Rott of Woodridge, IL; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Rott; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna (Diehl) Rott; and four siblings, Robert Rott, Marion O'Connor, Vincent Rott and Bernard Rott.
Ralph attended SS. Peter & Paul Grade School, Naperville Community High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. A carpenter by trade, Ralph worked for Gerten Builders, in Naperville for many years. He was a lifelong member of SS. Peter & Paul Church and a life member of V.F.W. Judd Kendall Post #3873, both in Naperville. Ralph enjoyed woodworking and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation Sunday, February 18, 1:00-7:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
Services will begin Monday, February 19, 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter & Paul Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Cr., Chicago, IL 60674. For info. (630)355-0213.
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Jordan Rott
April 1, 2007
Grandpa i remember going to Grandma's house to be babysat for the day and going on walks to the park and you pulling me around in the wagon there most of the time; pushing me on the swings and sitting around talking. I'll miss you.
Colleen Rott
March 27, 2007
Dear Dad, I remember as a little girl you taking me on your side jobs and drilling me on how to tell pine from oak or birch. You also made sure us kids knew a straight edge from a Philips screwdriver and that painting oak was a sin. All the stories of you as a kid growing up on the farm and your 101 sayings that we must of heard a thousand times. You were one of the best carpenters and a true perfectionist, so I hope St. Peter appreciates your work up in heaven. Dad, as hard as it is to say goodbye, I'm glad you're finally at peace and resting now. Until we meet again, every time I smell sawdust I will think of you!
Shannon Pfaff
March 27, 2007
Grandpa, there isn't a day that goes by where you are not in my thoughts. I miss you dearly. I could not have asked for a better Grandpa. I have so many wonderful memories of you. I will always remember taking walks to the park with you and being pushed on the swings in the backyard. I remember when you called us "Old Goats" and we thought it was the funniest thing in the world. Grandpa I cherish the time and memories that I was able to spend with you. I know that you are in a better place know watching over all of us. I love you Grandpa.
Love Always and Forever,
Shannon
Megan Pfaff
March 26, 2007
I will always miss you Grandpa. I'm glad I got to spend 21 years with you. I will always remember you pushing us on the swing, taking walks to the park, and you just being silly. I love you and miss you.
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Jesse Rott
February 18, 2007
Grandpa, I will miss you and will always remember the walks you took me on to find golf balls and pushing me on the swing. Love you always. Jesse
Ron & Rosemary (Millen) Lenert
February 17, 2007
Both Ron and I want to express our sympathy to the loss of Ralph. You all are in our prayers.
Matthew Hennessy
February 16, 2007
My wife, JoAnn, and I were deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Rott's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that time will soften your sorrow but it will not diminish your loving memories. May God comfort and guide you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Matthew & JoAnn Hennessy
John, Lisa & Rebekah Melone
February 15, 2007
We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful Grandpa & Great-Grandpa than you! We love you very much and will miss you dearly. The memories we have will stay in our hearts forever. We love you.
Amy Melone
February 15, 2007
You will truly be missed Grandpa, but our memories of you will always be there. I could not have asked for a better Grandpa. Thank you for pushing us on the swing all those years!!! We love you!!
Love Amy, Marco, and Dylan
Tim Drendel
February 15, 2007
Dear Blessed friends of the Rott family.My heart goes out to you.I always enjoyed bumping into Ralph.He was a dear sweet man.May he rest in peace.Much love.Tim Drendel.ps.Anita and I will be out of town,and won't be able to see all you wonderful people.
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