David Roti

August 10, 1938 - November 20, 2020

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.  Mask use is required.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview, SD.  Mask use is required.

Service: Livestream link

         David Roti, age 82, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview, SD.  Visitation, with family present, will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.  Mask use is required.  A link to the livestream of the service can be found at www.andersonandsonsfh.com

          David Myron Roti was born August 10th, 1938 to Myron and Minnie Mae Roti in Fairview, SD.  He grew up in Fairview, SD, attended Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD. He was an avid speller, qualifying for a speling championship many times.  “That’s a funny.”

          David enlisted in the Army in 1955.  He was stationed in Korea, Ft. Carson, CO, Germany, Lincoln, NE, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and Fort Knox, KY.

          He married the love of his life Carol Steineke, on June 28th, 1958. The very first time that David meet Carol he told her that he was going to marry her!  David was right, together they had and raised five daughters.

          After 20 years in the Army he retired in November 1975, after serving to two tours in Vietnam and obtaining several medals including 2 Bronze stars and an Air Medal.

          They then moved to Fairview, SD where they lived in the house that David’s grandfather built in 1916.  They lived there till the time of his death.  He worked as a carpenter, a trade he learned from his father.  David was a master of building things as well as a master of telling others how to fix things.

          He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He loved it when all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren would visit.  He totally enjoyed giving all of us a bad time equally, no one was left out.  He also loved to hunt, fish, play poker, play bean bags, and mow the town of Fairview with his brother, Jim.

          He survived by his wife Carol;  5 daughters: Karla (Mitch)Johnson, Brenda (Charles) Larsgaard,  Jill (Larry) Johnson, Jean (Rick) Fossum, and Dawn (Dana) Kranz; 18 grandchildren:  Nicholas (Joyce) Richards, PJ (Beth) Richards,  Alex Richards, David (Abby Henderson) Richards, Mical Johnson, Eric (Dana) Larsgaard, Andy Larsgaard, Kelsey (Steve) Olson, Megan (Cody) Fritz, Sarah (Brennen) Ahlers, Trevor Johnson, Derik (Jessica) Fossum, Abigail (Jared) Stearns, Benjamin (Kristen) Hammer, Brittney (Tigh) Faehnrich, Brianna Hammer, Aiden Kranz,  and Avery Kranz; 18 great-grandchildren: Kaiden Larsgaard; Dyson, Skylar and Ryker Olson; Genevieve and Cecelia Richards; Nolan, Isaac and Chole Richards; Emrick Fritz; Liam, Lincoln and Lucah Ahlers, Micah Stearns; Hank, Charlie and Coy Faehnrich, and baby Fossum due in January 2021; sister-in-law, Donna Roti and brother-in-law, Arlyn Johnson.

          He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Betty Sawina, Phyllis Donnaud, Jacqueline Wold, Judy Vortherms, and Susie Johnson, and brothers, Donald and James Roti.

 

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  1. Francis and Carol McEntee on November 20, 2020 said:

    Carol and family. So sorry for the loss Dave. Prayers for all .we have many memories of Dave
    Mac and Carol McEntee

  2. Dianne Lang on November 21, 2020 said:

    Lord, You’ve really left Fairview with a big void by taking both Roti Brothers. They will be terribly missed, but I’m glad they’re together again. Carol, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Sandy Neville on November 21, 2020 said:

    Carol and family, wish we could be there to give you hugs. Just know that we have you all in our prayers and that we have many wonderful memories of David. Love Joseph and Sandy.

  4. Pat and Diane Garry on November 23, 2020 said:

    Carol, so sorry to hear about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  5. Joe and Rose Jenkins on November 23, 2020 said:

    So sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you Carol and all of your family.

  6. Tara Kempfer on November 23, 2020 said:

    Carol-
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. Kristi K Knust on November 24, 2020 said:

    I am so sorry for your loss! My sympathies & prayers are with you all.

  8. Tim Richards on November 24, 2020 said:

    My sincerest condolences to the entire Roti family and extended family. I pray for comfort, strength, and peace for you all. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

  9. Cindy Pirrung on November 24, 2020 said:

    My prayers to the Roti families!
    Have worked with many of them and all wonderful people!
    🙏🙏
    Blessings to Carol and all
    Cindy P a friend

  10. Tracy Montgomery on November 24, 2020 said:

    Carol and family
    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.

  11. Loren Wallem on November 24, 2020 said:

    This message is for both the families of Jim and David Roti. Donna and Carol and your families, so sorry for your loses. The town of Fairview won’t be the same without them. Anytime you heard the name Roti, one thought of Fairview. They will be missed by many. My parents, Luther (Bill) and Anne always spoke well of them, their parents and families. All of you have a lot to be Thankful of your memories of Jin and David.

  12. Johnson Feed on November 24, 2020 said:

    To the Family of David Roti, We were so sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. With Love & Deepest Sympathy, From All Your Friends at Johnson Feed

  13. Paul Fischer on November 25, 2020 said:

    I didn’t know about 2 bronze stars in Vietnam,wow, when I was younger he always treated me good, even though I was intimidated by him a little. He knew I was in the US Army and gave me a break I guess.

  14. Laura and Robert on November 27, 2020 said:

    May you be comforted by the love of your family and friends during this time. I am sorry we didn’t get to make the trip up there this summer, though it was the prudent decision to make. We are praying for your whole family.