A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 65-year-old Alexander “Alex” Francis Roth of Perryville, Mo, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by loving family members.
Alex was born in Ste. Genevieve, MO to Lex and Emily Roth, who both preceded him along with his brother, Bob Herzog (spouse Betty Herzog); nephews, Devin Price (spouse Heather Price), Erick Price Jr., Daniel Roth.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Roth; his children: Brandon, Bryanne, Gabbie and Dustin; his brothers and sisters and their spouses: David Roth (Donna), Becky Bruemmer (Mel), Philip Roth (Sandy), Dennis Roth (Joan), Thomas Roth (Jane), Jane Gale (Robert), Mary Jo Madden (Doug), Robert Roth (Debbie), Annette Price (Erick), Matthew Roth (Laura); and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
He graduated from Valle Catholic High School and then obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Southeast Missouri State University. He then went on to work for Buchheit’s country stores for over 30 years.
Alex was a long-time member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Perryville, MO, and would have given a stranger the shirt off his back. Alex was a loving husband and father and devoted son and brother. He enjoyed singing in the church choir, volunteering his time to help others, going for drives, and watching Cardinals Baseball and Blues Hockey. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and the rest of his family.
A celebration of life will be held St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Perryville, MO. Details will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.