1927
Leslie
2005
Leslie K. Rott
May 15, 1927 — January 13, 2005
Leslie K. Rott, 77, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, January 13, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.
Leslie Kenneth Rott was born in Jamestown, ND, to Kris and Lydia (Eberhardt) Rott, on May 15, 1927. His entire childhood was spent in Jamestown, where he graduated from Jamestown High School in 1945. Leslie served in the US Army from 1945-1947, and was a lifetime member of the Moorhead VFW Club.
On May 28, 1948, Leslie was united in marriage to Gertrude Pearl Cooper of Windsor, ND, in Jamestown. The couple made their home in Jamestown until 1962, when they moved to Moorhead, and have resided in Moorhead ever since.
Leslie was an over-the-road truck driver for Gamble Robinson (Food Services of America), Fargo. The last years of his trucking career were spent with Thompson Brothers Trucking, hauling the US Mail.
Leslie loved to spend his leisure time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He loved playing pool with anyone that was willing to try their luck at the pool table. He also enjoyed reading and watching his beloved Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
The last two years, Leslie has resided at Moorhead Healthcare Center.
Leslie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gertrude; six children, Richard, Minneapolis, MN, Thomas (Pauly), Fargo, Debbie (Gary) Peterson, Moorhead, LuAnn (David) Sharpe, Las Vegas, NV, Pamela (Todd) Palmer, Moorhead, and Jerry, Moorhead; five grandchil
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 2:00 PM, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church, 2901 20th St. South, Moorhead
Leslie Kenneth Rott was born in Jamestown, ND, to Kris and Lydia (Eberhardt) Rott, on May 15, 1927. His entire childhood was spent in Jamestown, where he graduated from Jamestown High School in 1945. Leslie served in the US Army from 1945-1947, and was a lifetime member of the Moorhead VFW Club.
On May 28, 1948, Leslie was united in marriage to Gertrude Pearl Cooper of Windsor, ND, in Jamestown. The couple made their home in Jamestown until 1962, when they moved to Moorhead, and have resided in Moorhead ever since.
Leslie was an over-the-road truck driver for Gamble Robinson (Food Services of America), Fargo. The last years of his trucking career were spent with Thompson Brothers Trucking, hauling the US Mail.
Leslie loved to spend his leisure time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He loved playing pool with anyone that was willing to try their luck at the pool table. He also enjoyed reading and watching his beloved Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
The last two years, Leslie has resided at Moorhead Healthcare Center.
Leslie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gertrude; six children, Richard, Minneapolis, MN, Thomas (Pauly), Fargo, Debbie (Gary) Peterson, Moorhead, LuAnn (David) Sharpe, Las Vegas, NV, Pamela (Todd) Palmer, Moorhead, and Jerry, Moorhead; five grandchil
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, January 14, 2005 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 2:00 PM, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church, 2901 20th St. South, Moorhead
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Leslie K. Rott, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 11
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors