MILLER, SD –

Donna J. Roth, 84, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.

 

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller, with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller.  A rosary and prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the church.

 

Donna JoAnn Wherry was born August 17, 1939, in Faulkton, South Dakota to Melvin and Mary (Rudd) Wherry, she was the youngest of seven children. They lived and farmed near Orient. Donna attended 1st through 2nd grade at the Gaffney Rural School and 3rd through 8th at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Zell. She graduated as salutatorian from Fairview High School in Polo in 1957. She began her bookkeeping career working summers for Merle Davis at the Orient Elevator. Donna and Lenny Roth were married on June 24, 1958, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Orient. They made their home in Miller, where they raised their three children: David, Kim, and DeAnn. Donna’s guiding principles throughout her life were love of family and love of God.

 

In her early years, Donna was a receptionist for Gary Dietrich D.D.S. and Niederauer Oil Co. Then she began her twenty-four-year career as the secretary/bookkeeper for Midway Trailer Sales in St. Lawrence. For 10 years, she was the finance officer for the city of St. Lawrence until she retired in 2015.  

 

As an avid bird and butterfly watcher, Donna loved identifying them and always had binoculars and identification books nearby. She enjoyed spending her time camping, gardening, crafting, and fishing. Donna had many loves in life, but her biggest joy and fondest memories were always with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

 

She is survived by son, David (Deb) Roth of Mesa, AZ; daughter, DeAnn (Todd) Beckett of Miller; grandchildren: Kristen (Dustin) Arthur, Dani (Paul) Walker, Lacey (Jay) Beckett, Cassie (Christian) Boomsma, Karly (Tucker) Beckett, and Heidi Roth; great-grandchildren: Ivan and Owen Arthur; Beckett and Camilla Walker; Leo Boomsma; David Jr, Andres, and Kayden Roth; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

 

Preceding her in death is her husband, Lenny Roth; daughter, Kim Roth; granddaughter, Ashley Roth; parents: Melvin and Mary Wherry; sisters: Eileen Christensen and Maureen Gerdes; brothers: Bernard. Celius. Werner, and Dennis; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

 

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donna’s arrangements.  Visit www.familyfuenralhome.net

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