Brett D. (Gus) Roth, 53, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20th at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Gus was born on October 19, 1970 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Louis E. and Lois J. (Miller) Roth. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan,  enjoyed bowling, and loved listening to Elvis.

Gus loved attending the Illinois Special Olympics where he excelled in Swimming, Shalom Skiing and received numerous medals.

Surviving is his mother, Lois; siblings, Valerie (David) Clancy and Kathy Roth, both of East Dubuque, Laurie Porche of Kenner, LA, Cindy (Brian) Yoerger of East Dubuque, Ron (Barbi) Roth of Dyersville, IA, Brian Roth and Jeff Roth both of East Dubuque, his sister-in-law, Glenda Miller of East Dubuque; godmother, Chris Miller of Cedar Rapids, IA; and special friend, Becky Kieler of Dickeyville, WI; his aunt, Darlene Gibson of East Dubuque; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gus was preceded in death by his father Louie; brothers, George, Bruce, and Dwight Miller and Darrell “Diz” Roth; brothers-in-law, Ernie Porche, and retired Army Major Rickie Hosch, Sr., and by nieces Jennifer L. Miller, and Staci Valentine.

Lois and family wish to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff from Hospice of Dubuque and the East Dubuque Fire Department for their loving care shown to Gus.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©