Joseph Michael Roth
December 14, 1954 - June 10, 2011
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Joseph Michael Roth
December 14, 1954 - June 10, 2011
Obituary
Joseph Michael Roth, 56, formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, died June 10, at his home in California. Joe was born December 14, 1954 to Norman G. and Rose Marie Roth.
Joe was a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Grand Valley State College. He studied French language and culture at Institut d’Etudes Françaises de Touraine and earned a degree in Economics from Universite Francois Rablais de Tours, in France. As a part of his studies at Thunderbird School of Global Management, he attended Oxford Centre for Management, Oxford England, and Management Centre Europe, in Belgium.
A natural athlete, he enjoyed running, skiing, swimming, surfing, and scuba diving. He was also accomplished in fencing, archery, Tae Kwon Do, and held a Black Belt in Karate. Throughout his youth, he spent summers as a lifeguard at Jean Klock, Tiscornia, and Lions Park Beach. For the past 30 years he worked in the film industry, first as a stunt man, then as an actor and producer.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Norman G. Roth, in 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory; mother, Rose Marie Roth; sisters and brothers, Sue Roth McAllister, Bill Roth, Ginny Roth Privett, Sandy Roth Greening, David Roth; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Joe loved animals, especially his dogs. Those who wish to honor his memory may give a gift to the Humane Society, Animal Aid, or an organization of the donor’s choice. Services have been held. Arrangements by O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA.
25 responses to Joseph Michael Roth
Scott Vanderberg says:
July 13, 2011
To the Roth and extended families, I would like to express my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Joseph M. Roth.
I have known Joe and his family since the sixties and have shared untold experiences with them.
I last visited Joe at his Venice Beach apartment in the late 80’s.
Although we lost contact shortly after that, I remember Joe fondly. I hope he is at peace and that he enjoys plenty of asins and etsels ;.
PauL Cain says:
July 18, 2011
To all reading this. To his mom brothers and sisters .up till four years ago I was a very close friend of joes, but then dissapeard only to appear again 3 months ago, he was aguy that part of my family for 20 yrs. My dad loved him . I found him to kind generous to my children and a good friend. He stopped being in touch with me then reappeared 2 months ago I’m glad to of known him From my acting classes with him my bdays my kids school outing. Joe we will miss you. Rest in peace Joe god bless you mrs roth Billy and the rest of the roth family. Good night god bless
Sue says:
June 10, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Joseph Michael Roth
Sue says:
June 10, 2016
Sent a gift in memory of Joseph Michael Roth
Sue says:
November 3, 2017
Mom is with Joe now–making sure he is O.K.
Angeline says:
May 11, 2020
💖 ma dont give donations when u are greiving ie pushing buttons XO mom joe knows u love him