Richard J. "Dick" Rothe, 77, of Sewickley, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Heritage Valley, Sewickley. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Cook County, IL to the late Lloyd and Winifred (Fritz) Rothe. He was a retired bus driver for the Allegheny County Port Authority and proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Glenfield. Dick was an avid golfer, model train enthusiast and fisherman. His outgoing and friendly personality made it easy for him to strike up a conversation with anyone wherever he was.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Dina) Rothe, Lora Rothe (Missy) of Sewickley, Kristen (Dr. Kevin) Bordeau of Sewickley, three stepsons, Chris (Cathy) Guthrie of Glendale, AZ, Tim (Lori) Guthrie of Freedom, Mark ( Kathy) Guthrie of Baden, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister, Julia (Ken) Tulloch of NY, NY and their children Anne and Jessica. A private graveside service and burial took place Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Bell Acres. Arrangements were entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Ambridge.
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