Brian E. Roth

Brian E. Roth, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at his home surrounded by love. Visitation, with family present, will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA. A Christian Vigil will be held following the visitation that evening at the church. A Mass of Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 14, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph Phung and Rev. Nicholas Adam, celebrants. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery. Because of Brian's love for his community, the family prefers that memorials be given to Mount Pleasant Music Department, St. Alphonsus Youth Ministry, and Southeastern Community College for a scholarship to be created in Brian's name. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates your support of these organizations that were important to Brian. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Born June 24, 1958, in Burlington, IA, Brian Eugene was the son of Eldon Eugene and Wanda Mae Brown Roth. He was a 1976 graduate of Mt. Pleasant Community High School and in 1980, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. On June 4, 1983, he married Lois Jean Schiffer, whom he lovingly referred to as his "MTM," at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, IA. Before graduating from college, Brian entered into the family insurance business, the Eldon Roth Insurance Agency, later joining full time as a general sales agent. His penchant for helping his clients allowed the business to grow and change over the years and at the time of his death, Brian was Managing Partner for Eldon Roth Insurance Agency/Crossroads Financial Group. In 2000, he was honored with the National Guardian Life Insurance Company's L.J Larson Award of Excellence.Brian's love for his daughters was reflected in his enthusiastic participation in their lives and activities that were important to them. He never missed an opportunity to see a performance, watch a game or volunteer his time with organizations like the Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters and Mt. Pleasant Girls' Softball Association Board. A passionate advocate for his community, county and region, Brian was a past president of the Kiwanis Club, a Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club board member, an active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church where he was also involved with the Finance Council, and served as chairman of the Henry County Republican Central Committee. Brian was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for Southeastern Community College from 1999 until the present and was a Farmers and Merchants Mutual Telephone Company board member. In 1996, Brian was named the Mt. Pleasant Citizen of the Year and most recently was named a 2015 Friend of Education by the Mt. Pleasant Education Association. Brian lived and loved fully. He was happiest when engaged in conversations with his close friends and family, laughing with his daughters, relaxing with Lois overlooking a lake view, or behind the grill at an Iowa Hawkeye tailgate. His daily advice to his family was to "make it a great day" and that positive life outlook radiated to everyone he met.Along with his loving wife, Lois, of 32 years, Brian's life will be continue to be celebrated by two daughters, Sarah (Brian) Kidawa of West Des Moines, IA, and Laura (Rajan Krishnaswamy) Roth of Torrance, CA; his mother, Wanda Roth of Mt. Pleasant, IA; a sister, Jill (Pete) Kilbourn of Mt. Pleasant, IA; a brother, Bruce (Jody) Roth of Scottsdale, AZ.Brian was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Roth. Cemetery Details St. Alphonsus Cemetery AK, Family will be present SEP 13. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 607 South Jackson Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 http://stalphonsus.weconnect.com Christian Vigil SEP 13. 08:00 PM St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 607 South Jackson Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 http://stalphonsus.weconnect.com Funeral Mass SEP 14. 10:30 AM St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 607 South Jackson Street Mt. Pleasant, IA, US, 52641 http://stalphonsus.weconnect.com