Leonard "Pete" Philip Roth
February 12, 1932 — May 9, 2022
Leonard “Pete” Philip Roth was born on February 12, 1932 in Albany, Oregon to Philip and Amelia (Steckly) Roth. He would grow up in Albany and would go on to graduate from Albany Union High School. After high school Pete would enlist in the United States Army before being honorably discharged on August 10, 1956.
He would return to Albany where he would work on the family farm. He would continue farming his own property for the rest of his life.
In 1952, Pete would marry Donna Rae Uken in Albany who he met through friends.
Pete was a long-time member of the South Albany Community Church and Oregon Farm Bureau. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, spending time with his family and farming. He was a guy that “said what he meant and meant what he said”. He was compassionate to his family and was a strong supporter of those who’s values lined up with his.
On May 9, 2022, Pete passed away on his farm in Albany, Oregon. He was preceded in passing by his parents Philip and Amelia; and siblings, Loren, Earl, Clayton, and Rosie. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Donna; children, Doug (MaryAnn), Bob (Dorla), and Mel; grandchildren, Joyce, Ben, Kyle, Kody, and Kasey; and 10 great-grandchildren.
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