Brett D. (Gus) Roth, 53, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 P/M – 7:00 P/M, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A/M, Tuesday,  November 21, 2023, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating.  The Funeral Service will be live-streamed on the MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP Facebook/Meta page. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Gus was born on October 19, 1970, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Louis E. and Lois J. (Miller) Roth. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, enjoyed bowling, and loved listening to Elvis.

Gus loved attending the Illinois Special Olympics where he excelled in Swimming, Shalom Skiing and received numerous medals.

Surviving are his mother, Lois; siblings, Valerie (David) Clancy and Kathy Roth, both of East Dubuque, IL, Laurie Porche, of Kenner, LA, Cindy (Brian) Yoerger, of East Dubuque, IL, Ron (Barbi) Roth, of Dyersville, IA, Brian Roth and Jeff Roth both, of East Dubuque, IL; his sister-in-law, Glenda Miller, of East Dubuque, IL; godmother, Chris Miller, of Cedar Rapids, IA; and special friend, Becky Kieler, of Dickeyville, WI; his aunt, Darlene Gibson, of East Dubuque, IL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gus was preceded in death by his father, Louie; brothers, George, Bruce, and Dwight Miller and Darrell "Diz" Roth; brothers-in-law, Ernie Porche, and retired Army Major Rickie Hosch, Sr; and by nieces, Jennifer L. Miller, and Staci Valentine.

Lois and family wish to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff from Hospice of Dubuque and the East Dubuque Fire Department for their loving care shown to Gus.

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