Andrew Joseph Rothe Obituary
Official Obituary of

Andrew Joseph Rothe

January 25, 1992 - May 15, 2026

Andrew Joseph Rothe Obituary

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Rothe, 34, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.


He was born on January 25, 1992, in Alton, the son of Larry and Roseann (Rhymer) Rothe.


Andy married Tracy Kroeschel on October 19, 2024, in Brighton. She survives.


He had so much pride and love for his children and his four legged friend Lucy.  Andy’s smile was contagious and he was always full of life.  His way with words was unique but always gave a laugh.  He loved relaxing at the river in Eminence, MO, going ATV riding, dirtbike riding, and anything flat truck racing, not to mention his love for music.


Andy is survived by his wife, Tracy; parents, Larry and Roseann; four children, Caroline Rothe, Willow Rothe, Keegan Vinson, and Taryn Vinson; three siblings, Matthew (Ginger) Rothe, Russell Rothe (Alisa Creal), and Cora Rothe (Kris Shaw); brothers in law Trevor (Jerilyn) Kroeschel and Craig (Jess) Kroeschel; maternal grandmother Louann Rhymer; mother in law Janet Kroeschel; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.


He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Gladys Rothe; maternal grandfather, Russell Rhymer; uncle David Rhymer; father in law Tom Kroeschel.


Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.


Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.


Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Medora.


Memorials may be made to St. Louis University Hospital or the Family


Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com

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Andrew “Andy” Joseph Rothe, 34, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.


He was born on January 25, 1992, in Alton, the son of Larry and Roseann (Rhymer) Rothe.


Andy married Tracy Kroeschel on October 19, 2024, in Brighton. She survives.


He had so much prid

Events

Visitation

Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Anderson Family Funeral Home

501 W. Center St. Brighton, IL 62012

Funeral Service

Friday, May 29, 2026

10:00 am

Anderson Family Funeral Home

501 W. Center St. Brighton, IL 62012