Gerald Roth

Gerald "Jerry" Roth, 57, of Jefferson, SD passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at a local hospital following injuries sustained while helping others that were involved in a car accident. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 24, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Craig Collison officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Jerry was born November 17, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Art and Alberta (Burlidge) Roth. Jerry graduated from Iowa State College. He married Beverly Birchard on February 20, 1992 in Jamaica. Jerry worked in the credit union industry for the past 23 years, and most recently was the President and CEO of Sioux Valley Community Credit Union for 9 years. Jerry loved to hunt, fish, boat, and golf. He was an active member of the Pheasants Forever and the Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his wife Beverly Roth of Jefferson, SD; his mother Alberta Roth of Dubuque, Iowa; a son Logan Roth of Jefferson, SD; a daughter Susan Roth-Shotland and husband Aaron of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a brother Robert and wife Terri Roth of Nashville, TN; and a sister Doris and husband Dan Keyes of Madison, WI. He was preceded in death by his father Art Roth.