Jack L. Rote, 81, of Lancaster, PA passed on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Helen (Styer) Rote.

Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Kissinger) Rote of forty-five years.

He served his country with US Army and was stationed in Germany.

Jack was a self employed painter owning Jack Rote Painting for forty-five years.

He was a member of the Millersville VFW Post #7294. Jack enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Surviving in addition to his wife, a son, Jack Rote, Jr. husband of Deborah, of Landisville, a daughter, Jill Kephart, wife of Albert II, of Maytown, four grandchildren, Dustin, Elliott, Albert III, and Jennifer.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 10am from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held at Snyder's from 9-10am. Interment will take place in Riverview Burial Park with Military Honors rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schreiber Pediatric Center 635 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661