Mick Rothering Obituary

Galen "Mick" Rothering, born June 13, 1933, was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Kay Rothering, on November 30, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born in Alma, Wisconsin to Norbert and Violet Rothering. Mick graduated from Alma High School in 1951 where he will always be remembered for his effort and talent on the basketball court and the baseball field. Upon graduation, he enlisted and proudly served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 and attained the rank of Electrician's Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class. After his military service, Mick worked for the railroad in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, the late Kay (King) Rothering. They were married on November 16, 1957. After working for Dairyland Power in Alma, Wisconsin, for 8 years, Mick and Kay moved their family to Winchester, Illinois. Mick was employed by Western Illinois Power Cooperative / Soyland Power from 1966 until his retirement as Production Superintendent (Pearl, IL Power Plant) in 1996. Mick also was very devoted to his faith and served in various leadership capacities in a number of local churches.
Mick was the proud father of four children: Kelly Rothering of Winchester, Becky Piechowski (Brian) of Winchester, Scott Rothering of Taylorville, and Anthony Rothering (Janice) of Auburn. His legacy continues with brother Lonnie Rothering and 9 grandchildren: Hannah Neusch, Kayla Little (Brock), Matthew Piechowski, Sebastian "Seb" Rothering, Jonathon Piechowski, Sara Thomson (Zane), Emma Rothering, Zach Rothering, and Maggie Rothering, and 3 great grandchildren: Myah Little, Finley Neusch, and Fletcher Neusch. He joined his parents and three siblings - Duane, Gloria (Loesel), and Shirly (Becker), and grandson Samuel Piechowski in heaven.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winchester American Legion or to the Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Foundation (Kay Rothering Memorial Scholarship).
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday December 5, 2024 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Visitation with the family will be held from 9:30 until the time of the service. Burial will be in West Rutledge Cemetery near Winchester with Military honors conducted at the graveside. A luncheon for family and friends will follow at the Winchester American Legion.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com