Richard J.Schroth

Richard Schroth

Richard Schroth, 81, of Celeste passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his residence.  A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday at Celeste United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Henderson officiating.

Born February 4, 1933 in Buffalo, New York, Richard was the son of Fred and Rose Georgi Schroth.  On December 21, 1989, in Greenville, he married Gwendolyn Hiebert Schroth.  He was a software development manager.  Most of his career was with General Electric completing his career with E-Systems in Greenville.  He was a member of Celeste United Methodist Church and the East Texas Model Railroad Club.

Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn Schroth of Celeste; sons Ian and Joshua Schroth and Peter Willems; daughters Tracy Lawton, Kelly Schroth, Jean Schweers and Deborah Zerbe; grandchildren Shaun and Tiffany Fenton; John, Rachel and Katherine Schweers; Nathan, Jason, Jerod and Blake Zerbe; and Hannah Bowles; five great-grandchildren and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fred and George Schroth.

The family requests memorials be made to Celeste United Methodist Church.