Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy

The Wirtz Family as well as 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 household because 1954 when Rocky’s grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, acquired the group. Rocky matured within the walls of the fabled Chicago Stadium as well as after taking control of as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the organization that generated a brand-new generation of followers and also improved the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.

His commitments and also investment provided the group’s historic Stanley Cup championship victories in 2010, 2013 and 2015, brought Blackhawks games back to regional television and also loaded the United Center for a lengthy sellout streak that lasted over 13 years. In that very same time, Rocky likewise worked as a member of the National Hockey League’s Executive and Audit/Finance Committees.

Most importantly else, Rocky was most pleased to lead his family members’s commitment to countless civic and also charitable organizations. His commitment to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and its goal to create a much healthier, smarter, more safe world for families in and also around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has donated numerous dollars to dozens of organizations concentrated on youth programs, wellness, real estate as well as education and learning and also health.

When looking for a brand-new technique rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky first considered the needs of the local area and spent $65 million to build a community ice rink first, as well as a technique rink second. The facility uses various advantages to Chicago’s youth who might not otherwise have the possibility or resources to find out the sport of hockey. Because its 2017 opening, hundreds of trainees have actually taken part in programs at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.

Rocky also acted as President of Wirtz Corporation considering that 2007, where his role included a huge selection of businesses from sporting activities as well as drink circulation to enjoyment, realty, farming as well as financial. He additionally functioned as Co-Chairman of both the United Center Joint Venture and also the Executive Committee of the United Center.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and also youngsters Danny (Anne) Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz (Erin Quaglia), Kendall (Brendan) Murphy, as well as Elizabeth Queen (Joe Barley). Rocky was likewise the happy grandfather of 6 grandchildren.

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