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Official Obituary of

Arthur H. "Pa" Rothaug

July 11, 2024

Arthur Rothaug Life Story

Arthur "Pa" Rothaug passed away on July 11th at the age of 93. He was born on May 27, 1931 in Padew Poland. He was preceeded in death by his wife  of 63 years, Elfriede and they had two children Heide (Bud) Craig and Harry ( Brenda Lee); 4 grandchildren Megan (Mike) Luers, Krisilee (Mike) Murphy, Colin (Tara) Craig, Breanna Rothaug (Efrain) Davila; 6 great grandchildren Tommy and Ryan Luers, Deeanna Rothaug, Mateo and Scarlett Davila, Piper Craig and the expected arrival of great grandchild number 7 in December. He is a US Army Veteran, enjoyed nature walks, rock collecting, playing the harmonica and feeding the birds and wild animals. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Aurora. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Bauman Funeral Home 5600 Route 34 in Oswego on Thursday, July 18th. Visitation will begin at 10:30 until time of Service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
July 18, 2024

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Bauman Family Funeral Home
5600 U.S. Route 34
Oswego, IL 60543

Celebration of Life
Thursday
July 18, 2024

12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Bauman Family Funeral Home
5600 U.S. Route 34
Oswego, IL 60543

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