Roland Lee "Ron" Rothert

Rothert, Roland Lee 'Ron' 90 April 30, 1921 Feb. 26, 2012 Ron passed quietly Sunday night at his home, holding the hand of his loving wife, Patsy. Ron was born and raised in Tampa, Fla. He graduated from Hillsborough High School before going to work as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune. When World War II began, he joined the Merchant Marines and served as an officer on an Atlantic transport ship. He finished the war on the other side of the world with the rank of sergeant, serving as the radio operator/navigator on a B-29 flying out of Guam. After the war, Ron and his then-wife, Yvonne, moved to the Pacific Northwest where he worked in the retail appliance business before starting his own successful insurance agency in 1961. His business still operates today in Northeast Portland and celebrated 50 years in business. Ron is survived by his wife, Patsy; three daughters, Carol Petersen, Anne Rothert and Jan Reynolds; and three sons, George Rothert, Mark Rothert and Paul Rothert; stepson, Tony Roles; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The family asks that any remembrance for Ron be sent to Doctors Without Borders. Recitation of the rosary Monday, March 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mathew Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Committal, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Viewing at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main in Hillsboro, 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 and Sunday, March 4, 2012.