William Earl Rothrock
November 13, 1958 ~ September 28, 2021
William Earl Rothrock, 62, of Columbus, passed away September 28, 2021 in Indianapolis.
William was born November 13, 1958 in Columbus, the son of John “Tubby” and Phyllis Fox Rothrock. He married Dianna Browder on September 10, 1982.
William was an avid sports fan, and frequently could be found yelling at a television in support of his favorite teams. Most of all, William loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his mother Phyllis; his wife Dianna; his children Tony D. (Tiffany) Rothrock of Columbus, Lisa A. (Shaun) Starks of Indianapolis, and Heather D. (Joshua) Henderson of Columbus; grandchildren Jakoby, Laila, Lee-Len, Dakota, Heavenleigh, Tasha Rothrock, Jayda Starks, as well as Joe Hartley, Tyson Henderson, and Mason Henderson; and brothers Mike (Edelle) Rothrock and Jerry (Ella Mae) Rothrock both of Columbus, and John (Linda) Rothrock of Wichita, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his father John; as well as a brother Larry Rothrock.
The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday October 5, 2021 at the Jewell - Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Browder officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to assist with final expenses thru the funeral home.
You are invited to send a message to the family via the funeral home website www.jewellrittman.com.






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R.I.P. Dad. We love and miss you so much!!