Richard Rotz
March 29, 1943 – March 18, 2025
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Richard Rotz, 81, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona. He was born on March 29, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Barney and Stephanie Rotz.
He was an accomplished poker player, loved fishing, playing golf, and being with friends and family.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 57 years, Jo Ann (Casella) Rotz; daughter, Jamie Stacy (Ted); son, Keith Rotz (Jenn); grandchildren, Justin and Jacob Rotz; sister-in-law, Loretta Fischer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, any many friends.
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Suzie Stacy says: I have so many fond and fun memories of Rich when the family would get together for Holidays and other celebrations. We could always count on Rich to expound on the music of the 50’s…the best era so he thought, and he knew all the lyrics! We’ve heard he could be found on the dance floor exercising his “moves”. What a delight it was to hear him reminisce of the “old days”. He told a great story!
Rich was devoted to his wife and kids as well as extended family and we so enjoyed him. I don’t think he had ever met a “stranger” and could strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen. Rich, we will miss you but we know you are watching all that is happening here and can breathe easily and probably skipping and dancing around all those wonderful clouds. God blessed all of us when he gave you to us…we love you, miss you and think of all the fun memories often. -
David Zock says:
Sorry to hear the passing of a long time friend
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David Zock says:
Sorry to hear of the passing of a long time friend.
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Cathy and Emil says:
Rest easy dear cousin. The miles kept us apart but the fond memories stayed close, in our hearts……
Suzie Stacy 
David Zock 
Cathy and Emil
I have so many fond and fun memories of Rich when the family would get together for Holidays and other celebrations. We could always count on Rich to expound on the music of the 50’s…the best era so he thought, and he knew all the lyrics! We’ve heard he could be found on the dance floor exercising his “moves”. What a delight it was to hear him reminisce of the “old days”. He told a great story!
Rich was devoted to his wife and kids as well as extended family and we so enjoyed him. I don’t think he had ever met a “stranger” and could strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen. Rich, we will miss you but we know you are watching all that is happening here and can breathe easily and probably skipping and dancing around all those wonderful clouds. God blessed all of us when he gave you to us…we love you, miss you and think of all the fun memories often.
Sorry to hear the passing of a long time friend
Sorry to hear of the passing of a long time friend.
Rest easy dear cousin. The miles kept us apart but the fond memories stayed close, in our hearts……