Glenn E. Rothe

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Jul 16, 2010 12:00 am

Glenn E. Rothe

A Legacy Of Generosity

Glenn E. Rothe died June 20, in Las Vegas, Nev., after a brief illness. Born February 13, 1957, in Danbury, he was the son of Marion and Frank Rothe.

Educated in Newtown, he served in the US Air Force from 1975 to 1981. Stationed at the Pentagon for most of his enlistment, he then transferred to Griffiss AFB in Rome, N.Y., where he married the former Linda DiGristine on January 27, 1979.

After being discharged with honors from the Air Force, he became vice president of marketing for Wang Laboratories New Hampshire division from 1981 to 1985. This led to the same position in New Hartford, until he relocated to Connecticut in 1995 to become operations manager of manufacturing for Memry Corp of Bethel, a leading manufacturer of surgical and medical equipment worldwide. A Las Vegas vacation in 2003 led to an opportunity to become a regional operations manager for Dairy Queen of Southern Nevada.

While serving as a longtime coach and board member in the Legacy Little League of Henderson, Nev., Mr Rothe was instrumental in coordinating the 2009 All Star team that was beaten in the title game of the West Regional by the eventual Little League World Series champion, Chula Vista, Calif.

His devotion to youth sports led to the establishment of The Glenn E. Rothe Legacy Little League Scholarship Fund, which covers expenses for underprivileged youths so they can play Little League Baseball. His projects ensure that his legacy of tireless generosity, commitment, and support will continue to live on.

He is survived by his cherished children, daughter and son-in-law, Crista and Curtis Withrow, along with grandchildren Aaron, Jordan, and Morgan, and son Glenn Jr, all of Rome; and brothers, Steven and wife Anita of Yorktown, Va., and Clifford and partner Ellie of Southbury; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Keith. He will also be forever sadly missed by his second family of Tom, Michelle, Tommy, and Xander Vanderhoof, with whom he resided in Las Vegas. âHe left us way too soon but so much better than he found us.â

Donations for The Glenn E. Rothe Legacy Little League Scholarship Fund can be made to Legacy Little League, 2657 Windmill Parkway #322, Henderson NV 89074.

A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, July 26, at 10 am, at Zoar Cemetery, Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook.

The Newtown BeeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â July 16, 2010

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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