Edward Carl Roth, Sr., age 78 of Lowell, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and brother Richard Roth. He is survived by his children Edward (Connie) Roth, Jr., Terri Stuckey, Randy (Rhonda) Roth, Scott (Caron) Roth and Julie (Todd Thuston) Alberts; sisters-in-law Donna Pinckney and Dorothy Roth; brother-in-law Bill Piar; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and his dog Joey. Ed loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell MI 49331. Pastor Matt Stoll officiating. Interment Bailey Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice, 4500 Breton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.