Robert James Rotz

Robert James Rotz obituary, Bethlehem, PA

Robert James Rotz

Robert Rotz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home - Bethlehem on Nov. 9, 2024.

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Robert "Bob" J. Rotz, Sr., 80, of Abode Care of Allentown died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Barbara Jean (Desh) Rotz for 39 years until her death on September 13, 2021. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Henry and Miriam D. (Christman) Rotz. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he received his GED and served his country in Vietnam. After the war, Bob worked as an automotive mechanic at various garages in the Lehigh Valley for many years. Later in life he was a black jack dealer at Mohegan Sun and drove for Uber after retiring.
Survivors: Children, Sherry Skoutelas of Freemansburg, Robert J. Rotz, Jr. of Effort, William J. Rotz and his fiance' Joy Wharen of Jim Thorpe; stepchildren, Daniel Beisel and wife Jennifer of Macungie, Sherri wife of Gerald Reinbold, Jr. of Emmaus, Julie Anne Sands and her husband Charlie Stinger; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Rebecca Rotz.
Service: Funeral Service 10:00AM Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Viewing 9:00AM to 10:00AM Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the DAV-Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, https://help.dav.org
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Robert J. Miklas, USN.

November 14, 2024

The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. Bob, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Grateful

November 12, 2024

Robert,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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