John Morgan Rothie

MALTA - John Morgan Rothie, 65, of Malta, Mont., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, doing what he loved, taking care of his cattle. John was born September 22, 1952, in Glasgow, Mont., the son of Almont "Monte" and Frances "Fran" (Misfeldt) Rothie.

John was raised and educated in Malta before moving to Helena and graduating from Helena High School in 1971. He married Aura Morales on May 20, 1975, and they made their home in Malta, having three children. John was a rancher for most of his life except for the six years he lived in Venezuela. After he divorced, John moved back to Malta to continue ranching. He also enjoyed playing poker and whist.

John was preceded in death by his dad, Monte Rothie; and his mother, Fran Winkler. He is survived by his three children, Karina Ginther and husband Chris of Tennessee, Nicole Morales and husband Gustabo Morales of Tennessee, and JP Rothie and wife Hillary of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Mike Rothie of Helena, Richard (Nancy) Dark of St. Louis, Mo., and Bill (Judy) Rothie of Hamilton; sister, Becky (Dave) Quick of Helena and five grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced. Arrangements are under the care of Kirkwood Funeral Home.