Donald Robert Rooth

Donald Robert Rooth, 57, of Bellville, Texas passed away on September 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born to Robert and Stella (Floyd) Rooth on September 26, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he grew up. After finishing high school he attended and graduated from Okmulgee University with a degree in diesel mechanics. Upon graduation, Donald worked in the oil field, until he decided to follow his brothers'' footsteps in joining the Harris County Sheriff''s department. Donald served as a Harris County Sheriff''s Department Deputy for over 23 years before retiring. His brothers and sisters in Blue meant the world to him and he took great pride in serving as a peace officer. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Harris County Lodge #39, as well as the Harris County Sheriff''s Office Deputies Organization. Donald was reunited in marriage to Mary DiStefano at the All Around Cowboy Church in Sealy, Texas where they made their home. Donald never met a stranger and was an avid history buff. He enjoyed collecting clocks, toys, and guns, as well as fishing, barbequing, riding his motorcycle, and classic cars. Perhaps his most favorite thing to do was spend time with his family, especially his mother and brother whom he loved very much. He loved all animals; his three dogs were the apple of his eye. He is survived by his loving wife: Mary DiStefano, of Bellville, Texas; son: Chris DiStefano and his fiancé Ashleigh Morris, of College Station, Texas; brother: William and his wife Betsy Rooth, of Shawnee, Oklahoma , Brandy Rooth the widow of Ronald Rooth of Tarkington, Texas . Don was blessed and cherished his nieces and nephews Heather, Jennifer, Darrah, Carrah, Robby, BT and Krystan and mother: Stella Joan Rooth, of Bellville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Rooth, brother, Ronald Rooth, and a baby sister Melody Ann. . For those who wish may make memorial gifts and in lieu of flowers you may donate to: Harris County Sheriff's Office Benevolence Association, 1200 Baker Street, Houston, Texas 77002. Friends may also donate to the above listed organization through their Facebook page via PayPal.