Earl Rothman, 58, Springfield, died August 6, 2006 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
He is survived by his wife Gail, Springfield; daughter Angie Tarricone, and her husband, Dave, Roseville, CA, son Mason Rothman of Leeds, England; stepsons, Tom Wiggins, Michael Wiggins, and his wife Tabatha; and granddaughters, Mia Tarricone, Gabrielle McCarthy, and Brienna Shea Wiggins; and a host of friends.
Earl was very active in The Cat Fanciers' Association, breeding and showing quality Le Club Fur Himalayans. Last season, Earl earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in breed in the CFA Midwest Region.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with Rev. Tommy Loving officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program) PO Box 1454, Springfield, MO 65814, Purebred Cat Breed Rescue, www.purebredcatbreedrescue.org or The Winn Feline Foundation, www.winnfelinehealth.org.
Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com