Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy

The Wirtz Family and the Chicago Blackhawks invite you to Honor the Legacy of late Chairman W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz at the United.

The Chicago Blackhawks have remained in the Wirtz family considering that 1954 when Rocky’s grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, purchased the group. Rocky matured within the wall surfaces of the storied Chicago Stadium as well as after taking control of as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the organization that brought in a brand-new generation of followers and also improved the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.

His commitments and investment provided the team’s historic Stanley Cup championship victories in 2010, 2013 and 2015, brought Blackhawks video games back to regional television as well as packed the United Center for an extensive sellout touch that lasted over 13 years. Because same time, Rocky also worked as a participant of the National Hockey League’s Executive and Audit/Finance Committees.

Most importantly else, Rocky was most honored to lead his family’s dedication to many public and also charitable companies. His dedication to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and its goal to develop a much healthier, smarter, more protected world for households in as well as around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has given away numerous bucks to lots of companies concentrated on young people programs, health and wellness, real estate and also education and learning and wellness.

When looking for a new practice rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky initially thought about the demands of the local community and spent $65 million to construct an area ice rink first, and also a technique rink second. The facility provides countless advantages to Chicago’s youth who may not otherwise have the possibility or sources to find out the sport of hockey. Since its 2017 opening, thousands of trainees have joined shows at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.

Rocky likewise worked as President of Wirtz Corporation considering that 2007, where his function encompassed a large range of organizations from sporting activities and also beverage distribution to enjoyment, genuine estate, farming and also financial. He likewise offered as Co-Chairman of both the United Center Joint Venture and the Executive Committee of the United.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn, as well as children Danny (Anne) Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz (Erin Quaglia), Kendall (Brendan) Murphy, and Elizabeth Queen (Joe Barley). Rocky was additionally the pleased grandpa of six grandchildren.

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