Randy Roth

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randy Jay Roth, 72, of Mount Pleasant, IA (formerly of Wayland, IA), died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at his home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Sunrise Beach, MO, after a twelve-month battle with cancer.

 Randy was born September 22, 1951 in Mount Pleasant, IA, the son of Glen and Inez (Nebel) Roth. He graduated from WACO High School in 1970 and purchased a farm northwest of Wayland. On October 21, 1972, he was united in marriage to Lorrie Mast at Wayland Mennonite Church. To supplement his farm income, Randy sold insurance at R.H. Diers & Associates and partnered with Lorrie to own and manage various rental properties. Randy and Lorrie operated the farm until Randy’s first retirement in 2003. After farming, Randy worked part-time as an adjuster for Farmers Mutual, enjoying many out of town working adventures with his adjuster friends before retiring from adjusting in 2021, and from crop insurance sales in 2023. 

 Randy accepted Christ as a youth and during his life was a member of the Wayland Mennonite Church, Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and the New London Christian Church. He enjoyed singing at various occasions and belonged to a Gospel quartet, the Four Buckles. Randy was active in the Wayland community for many years, serving on the WACO School Board, the Iowa Turkey Grower’s Association, and as a founding member of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. He was the public address announcer for WACO football games for several years in the 80s and 90s. He also coached his kids’ youth softball and basketball teams.

 Randy expressed his love for his family by completing their home repair “daddy-do” lists. Later in life, he enjoyed passing on his knowledge and skills to his grandsons. Randy also loved attending and following his grandkids’ many sporting events and concerts. Even when not able to attend in person, he rarely missed a video livestream or GameChanger play-by-play.

 Randy is survived by his wife, Lorrie, his children: Katina “Kate” Wilson (Michael) of Mount Pleasant, IA, and Landon Roth (Alicia) of Kansas City, KS; seven grandchildren: Brock, Brevin and Bryce Wilson, and Gannon, Abbie, Mason and Emmett Roth; four siblings: Benjie (Judy) Roth, Brad (Sonja) Roth, Glenda Landers all of Wayland, IA and Gayla (Terry) Rodgers of Winfield, IA; and many nieces and nephews. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law Tony Landers and Richard “Rick” Adrian.

 As requested by Randy, there will be no formal funeral or visitation. A casual celebration (no suits or ties) and time of reminiscing will take place from 3-6pm on Saturday August 17th at the New London Christian Church, with a short devotion and songs at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come and share stories and fellowship with the family. 

 As a tribute to Randy’s knowledge and determination to fix anything, a scholarship fund has been created for high school graduates of WACO, Mt. Pleasant, and Piper high schools who are pursuing a career in agriculture or building and trades. Contributions can be made payable to the Randy Roth Memorial Scholarship.

 The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is assisting the family with local arrangements. www.powellfuneralhomes.com