Roy H. Roethemeier, age 92, of Hendersonville, TN formerly of Haubstadt, IN passed away February 23, 2014 at Hearth Assisted Living in Hendersonville, TN. He was born in Vanderburgh County, IN on June 8, 1921 to the late Ernest and Annabelle (Dennison) Roethemeier.

He is survived by his wife Mildred (Lutz)and his children Becky (Mike) Countess of Cottontown, TN, Dave (Barb) Roethemeier of Fort Branch, IN, Jim (Denise) Roethemeier of Henderson, KY, Jean (Mark) Schmitt of Mt. Vernon, IN, Carol (Bud Showers) Holder of Evansville, IN, and Ken (Tonja) Roethemeier of Goodletsville,TN. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Haubstadt, IN, Knights of Columbus in Haubstadt, IN American Legion Post #194 in Haubstadt, IN and a lifetime member of VFW Post #2714 in Fort Branch, IN and was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

A mass of Christian burial will be conducted for Roy will be Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 11:00 am with visitation from 9:00 am to service time at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Tony Ernst and Father Brian Emmick are co-celebrants. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery with military graveside services being conducted by Fort Branch VFW #2714 and Haubstadt American Legion post #194.  Visitation will be Wednesday February 26, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, IN with a rosary beginning at 3:30 prior to visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN and to the Knights of Columbus in Haubstadt, IN.