Jay Rottman Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jay Rottman (Grand Rapids, Michigan), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jay left this world on April 12, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay Rottman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carrie Aleita (Reed) and George Rottman; and his siblings, Jean Lehman and Norman Rottman. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Rottman; his children, Ann Hansen (Shane), Carol Zinn (Kenneth), Gary Rottman (Barbara), Thomas Rottman, Carrie Jerow (William Bonifas, III), Valerie Seif and Sherri Griffioen (Thomas); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Hansen (Melissa), Bryant Hansen, Kristine (Adam), Boer, Elizabeth Hansen (Tyler Stafford), Amanda Duchaine (Sean), Daniel Zinn (Kellie), Megan Zinn LaFave (Alex), Heidi Zinn (Austin Visser), Jason Rottman (Sarah), Heather O'Bryant (Trevor), Joshua Rottman, Holly Wilcox (Carlton), Brett Rottman, Kyle Rottman, Lakota Rottman, Samantha Jerow (John Burt Sparhawk IV), William Maxwell "Max" Jerow, Drew Griffioen (Leah), Aubrey Doty (Kevin), Jennifer Grudzinskas (Nathan), Mark Griffioen (Glenna Zahm), Martina Trann (Marty), Michael Griffioen and Teague Griffioen (Trenton Pethers); his siblings-in-law, Wilma Rottman, Helen Mahynski (Richard), Russell Ross (Betty) and David Ross, Jr. (Gwen); and his pet Manny. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren.
