Harold L. “Rootie” Root

Harold L. “Rootie” Root, 95, of Coatesville passed away at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son the late Verna (Lewis) Root and Charles Root. He was the beloved husband of Patricia E. Root with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Rootie loved country music, has traveled with his wife Pat through all of the United States except for Alaska. Also, loved Motorcycle racing and loved going fast on his own Motorcycles. Rootie was an East Coast racer and champion in the 1950’s. Rootie also, enjoyed showing his Ford Street Rod truck as shows all over the East Coast. He was loved by so many people, and enjoyed talking with them as much as meeting new people. Rootie has many street rod trophies that he loves to show people and tell them where he won them.

Rootie was also an avid hunter. He has many trophies on his walls from West PA, Montana, and Wyoming. He was a bowhunter, rifle, and marksman for Turkey hunts, he also has a number of awards from Atglen Sportsman club and a variety of other ranges with shooting Silhouettes. He loved coloring books as a pass time.

He honorably served our nation in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was recently recognized for his service by the Blankets of Honor Organization.  He was a member of a variety of organizations including; a lifetime member of the AMA, NRA, West End Fire Company, Wagontown Fire Company, West Caln Sportsman Club, Atglen Sportsman Club, CKRBA, Street Rods, Retreads Motorcycle Club, and NSRA Street Rods.
In addition to his wife Rootie is survived by his children; Robin Kurtz and husband Michael of Tennessee, David Miller and wife Donna of Kauai, and Dennis Miller and his fiancé Lisa of Quarryville, PA. Additionally, he is survived by 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 PM from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, 19365 on Monday, January 3, 2022. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 1:30 PM until the start of the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

Donations can be made in Rootie's honor to the:

Atglen Sportsman Club

Address : 82 Creek Rd, Christiana, PA 17509

Phone : (610) 593-6096