Fred Allen Roth of Spanish Fork, Utah, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023.

He was born November 30, 1942, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Fritz James and Margaret Elizabeth Gazda Roth.

He attended Saint John Central Academy in Bellaire, Ohio. Fred had a love for all sports. He played baseball early on in little league and then later, was the top pitcher in high school. After graduating, Fred joined the Marine Corps in Allegheny, Pennsylvania and served for four years. His military service was unique and included playing baseball for the Marine Corps. He held a 1.59 earned run average (ERA) fanned over one man per inning and is one of the big reasons the Marine Devil Dogs were top in their league. He was honorably discharged at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Fred worked hard to support his family and worked various jobs. He was well loved and infamous anywhere he worked. One of his favorite positions was manager of Ponderosa Steakhouse in Westerville, Ohio. Later in life, he worked in a factory setting and retired from Worthington Cylinders in Westerville.

After his retirement, he moved to Utah to be close to his family.

Fred enjoyed fishing and watching all kinds of sports. He was a huge Notre Dame and Ohio State fan. He was a supportive grandfather and liked to attend his grandkid’s sporting events and performances. A fun hobby he enjoyed was decorating for every holiday, especially Christmas. He loved to have his grandchildren over to look at all of the decorations on display with all kinds of sounds and lights. He especially loved to give gifts often and would help any neighbor in need.

Fred was a member of the Catholic Church and loved to serve others.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Natalie (Dan) Beddoes and his grandchildren; Clara (Ethan) Hancock, Preston Beddoes, Adalyn, Beddoes, Isaac Beddoes, as well as one great-grandchild, Ronan Hancock. He is also survived by his brother Melvin Roth. He will be deeply missed by those that knew him.

He is preceded in death by his brother, James Roth, and his sister, Mary Ann Kloss.

Military honors will be provided by the American Legion at a graveside service starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, in the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

For a broadcast of the Graveside Service please use the Walker Funeral Home Facebook Page

For a broadcast of the Graveside Service, please use the Walker Funeral Home Facebook Page