Dean H. Rothrock (92) of Shelbyville

Dean H. Rothrock, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 2 at the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville with Reverend Tim Yankee officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Gideons International or Donor’s Choice.  Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family. 

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Dean was born February 23, 1925, in Stewardson, the son of Harold and Hazel (Fritz) Rothrock.  He and Doris Archey were united in marriage on September 24, 1950 in Shelbyville.

Dean was a United States Navy veteran of WWII, played professional baseball for two years in the Cleveland Indians organization and was retired from the Illinois State Parks.  He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Shelbyville Lions Club and Gideons International.    He was an avid Cubs fan and regretted not signing with the Cubs during his playing days.  He was ecstatic when the Cubs won the World Series.  He enjoyed coaching little league and was an avid supporter of all area school athletics. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris of Shelbyville; two sons, Mark (Susan) Rothrock and Greg (Audrey) Rothrock, all of Shelbyville; daughter, Lori (Tony Price) Rothrock of Shelbyville; grandchildren:  Heather, Emily, Brett and Colby; great-granddaughter, Xandria and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Dan; brothers, Dwight and Darrell Rothrock and sister, Dolores West.