Donald A. "Donnie" Roth, 83, of Bernard, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, and East Dubuque, IL, entered into Heaven surrounded by his family at 9:09 P/M, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, Monday, March 10, 2014, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque, with Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Friends may call from 1 P/M to 5 P/M, Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 1 P/M, Sunday.

Donnie was born on April 22, 1930, in East Dubuque, the son of Valentine and Freda (Helbing) Roth. He married his one true love, Cornelia J. "Connie" Campbell on July 19, 1954, at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque. She preceded him in death on April 5, 1998.

He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of St. Patrick's Parish in Dubuque. He was formerly employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement, and was a member of the U.A.W., Local #94.

Donnie enjoyed hunting and drinking his famous "Apple Pie" with his Springbrook family, especially Roger & Sharon Pitts & family. He especially loved hanging out with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially Brandon, Amelia, Natalie & Ashlyn, and going to school for breakfast. He was so proud to buy his great-granddaughter, Hannah Kleinhans, her prom dress. Donnie loved to go gambling at the two Dubuque Casinos. Everyone that he had come to know he loved. Donnie will be remembered as a great cook for the Holidays, where a good time was had by all.

Surviving are his four children, Debra A. Roth (and special friend, Kathy Jasper), of Dubuque, IA, Jean M. (Bob) Fenton, of Casper, WY, Gary D. (Janice) Roth, of Seattle, WA, and Mark S. (Sue Jentz) Roth, of Bellevue, IA; nine (9) grandchildren; thirteen (13) great-grandchildren; his siblings, Amby (Marge) Roth, Darlene Gibson, and Helen (Ron) Metcalf; and a sister-in-law, Lois Roth, all of East Dubuque, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine & Freda; a grandson, Justin Munson; a granddaughter, Shuree Roth; his siblings, John Speaker, Carrie Johnston, Wayne, Edward, and Louis Roth; and a brother-in-law, Gordon Gibson.

A Donald A. Roth Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.