Edward Allen Rothlisberger

April 13, 1944 - December 16, 2016

Edward Allen Rothlisberger of Pilot Knob, MO passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at the age of 72 years, 8 months, 3 days. He was born April 14, 1944 in Banner, MO to the late Delmar and Nancy Bland Rothlisberger. On July 16, 1976 Mr. Rothlisberger was united in marriage to Betty Joan Randolph who survives. Also surviving are sons, Bill Randolph of Lake Wales, FL, Thomas Colyott of Sullivan, MO, and Robert Colyott of Pilot Knob, MO; daughters Sharon Black of Helen, GA, and Deborah Oliver of Farmington, MO; brothers Curtis Rothlisberger and John Rothlisberger, both of Pilot Knob, MO, a sister, Sue Whitt of Pilot Knob, MO; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many other loving friends. Mr. Rothlisberger was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Leroy, Alfred, Timon, and a sister, Linda. Allen graduated from Ironton High School in 1962, entered the United States Army in 1966, served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, and worked for SMMHC-SORTS for many years. He was a lover of hunting, fishing, and more than anything, his family. Funeral services for Mr. Rothlisberger will be held on Friday, December 23, at 11:00am at the Cole Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 22, beginning at 4:00pm and lasting until 8:00pm. Interment will follow the services at the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Rev. Ronnie Rothlisberger will be officiating the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ironton Food Pantry. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com