Ann Kaner-Roth Obituary (1968 - 2017) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ann Kaner-Roth, age 49 of Minneapolis, passed away December 21, 2017. Ann most recently served as Deputy Secretary of State and led Project 515 and Minnesotans United for All Families, leading the way for marriage equality. She was a tireless advocate for children, families, equality, and human rights for everyone. She was preceded in death by parents, Sharon & Bernard Kaner and brother, Jeff Kaner. Survived by husband, Marc Roth; children, Avia, Ari and Isa; father and mother-in-law, Sam D. & Terry Roth; sisters-in-law, Wendy (Dan) Dobres and Leslie (Michael) Podolsky; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 10:30 AM, FRIDAY Dec 22nd at FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, 3400 Dupont Ave. So., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Ann Kaner- Roth Fund for Youth, Justice, & Leadership at Shir Tikvah or Still Kickin. SHIVA, Saturday 7p.m. and Sunday & Monday 4 to 6 p.m. at Shir Tikvah, 1360 W. Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis.