Condolence

 ROETZHEIM, William Henry, 85, of Plant City, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL, and was a U.S. Army Veteran with the 101st Airborne Division, serving our country during the Korean War. Bill Roetzheim was a highly successful gymnast, winning 9 National Championships in AAU and NCAA competition( 1948, 1952). In 1950 exhibition, clinics and competition in Japan, Bill Roetzheim, Ed Scrobe and Joe Kotys beat the Japenese. He was the first American to bring home gold in the Pan American Games in 1951. Roetzheim served as a superior judge at the Olympic Games in 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996.

He is the first American elected to the F.I.G.Men’s Technical Committee.Roetzheim is survived by his wife, BJ, daughter Marlene and sons William and Richard.

And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.  Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow..