Jerry James Rothe, 83, of Payson passed away on December 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and all six of his children.
Jerry was born in Lehi, Utah on September 6th, 1942, to Ernest and Ruth Rothe. The second oldest of six children. He grew up farming and causing trouble. He moved to West Mountain as a young boy and loved growing up taking care of animals and doing many chores.
He married his bride on June 5th, 1965, in the Manti, Utah temple and they quickly started their home and family in Payson.
Jerry was always a good provider and worked many jobs in his life. He was a hod carrier, worked in the mines, he spent many years at Geneva Steel, and worked for Payson City for a period of time Jerry also ran his own businesses selling nuts and bolts as well as a snowplow business.
Jerry is survived by his wife Donna Warren. His four sons and two daughters; Kerry, Kenny (Julie), Kevin (JoAnna), Julie Warner (former spouse Wade Warner, and current lifetime partner Joshua Davis), Karl, and Janelle. Nineteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Along with two sisters and one brother, Anna Rothe, Marilyn (Kent) Crawford, and Paul (Pam) Rothe.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jerry was welcomed to the other side by his parents, two brothers Ray and Richard, and his great grandson Kingston.
The family extends their deepest appreciation to Orchard View Assisted Living and Enhabit Hospice, and the many amazing people who helped care for and support Jerry during the last few years of his life.
Dad (Grumpy Elmo) we hope you have an endless supply of peanut butter and jelly, WWE Wrestling and Walker Texas Ranger and feel so much love. We will miss you every day.
A program will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 27, 2025, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, in Payson, Utah before departing for the graveside service at Payson City Cemetery located at 400 North 800 East in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. There will also be visitation on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Jennifer Scruggs says
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 amMrs Rothe,
This is Jennifer Scruggs, I had the pleasure of spending a few weeks in your husbands company at the Care Center while I was recovering from a knee replacement. I met your daughter and you one day when you came to visit.
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Jerry. I was able to stop by this past June and do a puzzle with him again one last time. His company made my stay so much more pleasant. I hope you all are well. I just wanted you to know what a positive impact Jerry made in my life and he will be missed.
Best Wishes and Deepest Sympathies,
Jennifer Scruggs