Robert L. "Bob" Roth

Robert L. "Bob" Roth, 92, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Suite Living in Marion.

Bob was born in Fairmount, Indiana on August 24, 1933, son of the late James D. and Mary Elizabeth (Bevington) Roth. His loving wife, Betty, of 46 years, predeceased him in 2020.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Fairmount, up until 7 months ago, when he moved to Suite Living. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951, then served in the US Army for two years in Germany. He worked at many Fairmount businesses over the years, including Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, Bob Cline Ford, and Kessler Ford. He owned Roth's Grocery, the Arcade, and Roth's Furniture. He also managed Fairmount Stor-A-Way for 15 years.

He was a member of Fairmount Lion's Club for more than 50 years and won the Melvin Jones Award in 2003. He was one of the founders of the Fairmount Historical Museum, instrumental in getting the Fairmount Veterans Memorial, and on the committee that started the Fairmount Little League.

He loved to fish, was a NASCAR fan, and loved to watch his children and grandchildren play sports. He was a die-hard IU fan.

Bob is survived by his children Tim (Nancy) Roth of Fairmount and Tonya (Steve) Pearson of Terre Haute; step-children, Barbara Mathews of Marion, Ron (Mitzi) Mathews of Kingsport, Tennessee, Donna (Mark) Hoover of Alexandria, Karen Cogdell of Sweetser, and Randy (Carol) Mathews of Payson, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Tonya Roth; 17 Grandchildren, Leigha (Doug) Rex, Kate Ott, Matt (Maggie) Hoover, Randy (Jaime Anderson) Mathews, Jr., Ross (Amber) Mathews, Tanner Mathews, Rayce Mathews, Eric (Lindsay) Mathews, Reid (Jana) Mathews, Kelly (Ross) Stockford, Nick (Heather) Roth, Adam (Christine) Roth, Josh (Kathleen) Roth, Cassie (Nate) Garrett, Taylor (Heather) Roth, Skyler (Courtney) Pearson, and Zachary Pearson; 35 great-grandchildren, Weston, Calvin, Owen, Evelyn, Sophia, Gwen, Grace, Ben, Bailey, Easton, Cole, Sophia, Savannah, Scarlett, Jett, Tytan, Phoenix, Chase, Nora, Anderson, Ava, Brynlee, Harper, Emme, Karsyn, Halle, Cade, Rhys, Jolie, Jaylee, Jenson, Jakob, Micah, Kaleb, Adam, Caleb, Audrey, and Lauren; brother, Jake (Marilyn) Roth both of Fairmount; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary; wife, Betty; son, Robert Roth; brothers, Jack and James Roth; sister, Joan Butcher; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Lincoln, Wren, and Londyn; and his beloved dog, Ginger.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana, where visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Todd Graham officiating. Burial will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice, Hand in Hand Companion Care, and Suite Living for making his last few weeks as peaceful as possible.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairmount Lions Club.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www. armeshuntfuneralhome.com.