Richard I. Rottman

Rottman, Richard I. Melbourne, Florida Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Monday, December 7, 2015, in Melbourne, Florida, at the age of 87 years. He was born February 8, 1928, in Saginaw, to the late Rethea (Covert) and Richard W. Rottman. He is survived by wife Betty J. (Kretz); daughter Judy (Jerry) Madaleno; sons Gary Rottman and James Rottman; stepsons Alan (Annette) Reynolds and James Reynolds; stepdaughter Cheryl Reynolds; grandchildren Sarah (Adam) Stachecki, Bryan Madaleno, Craig Madaleno, Daniel (Cheryl) Ruediger and Jennifer Ruediger; step-grandchildren, Melissa (Don) Douglas, David Reynolds and Katie Tillman; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Joice) Rottman. He was predeceased by a grandson Kyle Rottman. Dick was an engineer at Wickes Corporation and General Motors before purchasing the Bell Bar, from which he retired after 27 years of ownership. In his retirement, Dick enjoyed woodworking, building children's furniture, doll houses, birdhouses/feeders, light houses, clocks and more. A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the W. L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 5700 Dixie Highway, where his family will receive friends from 2:00 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and then on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. Michael Houle will officiate with entombment in Oakwood Mausoleum. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider the family's wishes. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
5700 Dixie Highway
Saginaw, MI
United States 48601