Karen Lee Roth

Karen Lee Roth, 87, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Karen was born on July 21, 1938, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Herman and Mabel Kreger; 5 years later her beloved sister Donna joined the family, and when Karen was 10 years old, her little brother Hermie joined the family.

After graduating from Sheridan High School, Karen married Gary W. Roth on June 28, 1957. They started their family a year later with Gary Alan being born in 1958, Elton born in 1959, James born in 1960, and Melvin born in 1962.

Karen was a mother of boys through and through. Going on outdoor family adventures together; supporting the boys in whatever sport they joined; and keeping them on the straight and narrow. Karen worked as a telegraph operator in her early career and then worked at Coffeen Elementary School for 30 plus years as a kindergarten teacher’s aide. She enjoyed making a positive difference in the kids’ lives. Later Karen and her husband Gary opened and ran KG Screen-printing for many decades, serving the school districts of Sheridan County, and the local sports teams.

Karen loved quilting, reading, and cooking for her family. She also loved giving back to her community. She was a faithful Lion’s Club Member for decades; she was a part of the Akcita Win woman’s group for many years, and she volunteered at the Sheridan Inn and animal shelter.

Karen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Gary W. Roth; sons James Roth and Melvin Roth; grandchildren Angie (Mary) Horvath, Amanda Roth, Tina (Spencer) Kreikemeier, and Sarah Roth;  great-grandchildren Brendan (Meghan) Casteel, Haleigh Casteel, Bridger Mayhew, Brecken Mayhew, Merick Mayhew, Myla Mayhew, Hayden Kreikemeier, and Hudson Kreikemeier; great-great-grandchild Krue Bush; and many nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as numerous cousins and other family.

She was preceded in death by her brother Hermie Kreger, son Elton Lee Roth, mother Mabel Kreger, father Herman Kreger, mother-in-law Marge Roth, stepmother Ruth Kreger, sister Donna Kepp, son Gary Alan Roth, daughter-in-law Kari Butler, and many other beloved family members.

A Funeral Service for Karen will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheridan, Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your local Lion’s Club chapter or Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.