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Bob Sr., age 91, "Uncle Duke" was called to his eternal home July 2, 2013 from his residence in Cold Spring KY. He was retired from General Electric and dedicated to his hobbies of woodworking and making rosaries. He was a long time sacristan of St. Francis De Sales Church, then a member of Holy Spirit, Newport and St. Joseph, Cold Spring. He was preceded in death by his wife La Ferhn and all 8 of his brothers and sisters. Survivors include his only son, Bob, and daughter-in-law, Debbie, and their 2 children: Fr. Nick Rottman and Rachel Rottman and many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be offered at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 9. Memorials may be made to Bob's daily companion: Sacred Heart Radio, 5440 Moeller Ave., Ste. 740, Cincinnati, OH 45212.
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July 9, 2013
Debbie and Bob and family, We just heard about your loss and will pray for all of you. Your dad will be missed. Judy and Harry Bricking; John and Kimberly Gerner
Alan Pickett
July 9, 2013
Everything already said by Gary is a ditto: the circumstances and details are slightly different, but the experience has been identical. All I can add is: Bob, I just want to be like you! God love you. Welcome home! and, I hope to see you again someday!
Alan
Gary & Bonnie Pruiksma
July 6, 2013
Bonnie and I met Bob Rottman one Saturday morning at a Mass some five or six years ago. Although we had been attending St. Joseph Parish for a number of years, Bonnie and I had just started making Saturday morning Mass a regular part of our faith life. Having never seen us before, here comes this little old gentleman wearing a sport jacket and tie to greet and welcome us to St. Joseph's. We became immediate friends with St. Joe's unofficial goodwill ambassador. Bob took time to greet everyone he passed on his way to his customary pew and we were no exception. Comparable in age, Bob would always ask how Bonnie's mom was doing and never failed to ask about Liza. Understandably a little unsteady on his feet at times he was sharp as a tack always well informed on issues affecting the church and armed with an opinion. Bob was an inspiration for me. I am a better Catholic and a better person for having known him. Through Bob, we were blessed to meet and become friends with his wonderful family. If friendship was to be the only blessing we received from this beautiful soul it would have been enough, however, we received so much more. God has taken Bob home after nearly 92 years on this earth. We will miss his physical presence at Mass; his warm smile, his laughter, his handshake and his hugs are all part of us now. However, his spiritual presence will be felt each time we attend Mass at St. Joseph's. I'll still be listening for the shuffle of Bob's feet from behind as he makes his way to his customary pew stopping to put his hand on my shoulder and sharing his warm smile. Peace be with you Bob. We love you and we will miss you.
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