With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Richard Roethke of Oswego, Illinois, born in Columbus, Indiana, who passed away on November 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Richard Roethke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Roethke and Betty Jane Roethke. He is survived by : his spouse Beverly; his stepchildren, Mike (Katie) of Batavia, Ryan of Batavia and Carrie (Bryan Taylor) of Oswego; his grandchildren, Ellie, Nick, Jack, Alex, Francie and Sammi; and his siblings, Rick Roethke and Suzanne Hennon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to AccentCare Hospice, Wounded Warriors, or the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunn Family Funeral Home With Crematory