Dorrance N. Roth, 96, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Thursday evening, February 1, 2018 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena, IL.

Private family services and burial will be held at the East Dubuque Cemetery at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by members of East Dubuque American Legion Post # 787. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Dorrance was born on November 9, 1921 on the family farm near East Dubuque, the son of Oscar and Cecilia (Klaas) Roth. He was united in marriage to Edna Metzger on May 12, 1942 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque. She preceded him in death on November 21, 2014.

He was a veteran of W.W. # 2, serving in the U. S. Army in the South Pacific for 2 ½ years. Dorrance was employed at Caradco in Dubuque for approximately 33 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and was a member of the East Dubuque American Legion Post # 787. Dorrance served one year in the Civilian Conservation Corps, served 3 years as President of the East Dubuque Conservation Club, and served four years on the East Dubuque City Council. He was a former member of the Lacoma Golf Club.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Dorrance & Edna also enjoyed camping. They spent six months out of every year for 18 years as Camp Host at Yellow River Camp Ground’s near Elkader, IA. Dorrance was an avidChicago Cubs and Bears fan. He was always ready for a good game of Euchre and Pinochle.

Surviving are two daughters, Karen Roth of East Dubuque and Connie (Clarence) Weber of Hazel Green, WI; five grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Cecilia; his wife Edna; and a grand-daughter, Kimberly Muntz.

Karen, Connie and family wish to thank the nurses and staff at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community and Dr. Greg Vandigo for the wonderful care given to their father and grandfather.

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