Our condolences to the Rotherham family and the Springfield Fire Department of Illinois.
Captain Joseph Rotherham, a 13 year veteran of the Springfield Fire Department died
Tuesday January 14, 2003. Joseph was operating at a structure fire on East Iles Avenue
at 1:30AM. He exited the structure to change his bottle and collapsed. He was treated by
EMS on scene and transported to St. John's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Joseph joined the Springfield Fire Department in 1989 and was promoted to Driver in
1999 and then to Captain in 2002.
Our brother Joseph leaves behind his wife Sandy and their 4 children; 2 sons, Jefferson
and Bobbi, and 2 daughters, Michelle and Brandy. A wake will be held for Joseph on
Tuesday January 21, 2003 3-8PM at Bisch & Son Funeral Home in Springfield. A public
funeral service will be held Wednesday January 22, 2003 11AM at the Armory in
Springfield.
