Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy

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

The Chicago Blackhawks have actually been in the Wirtz family given that 1954 when Rocky’s grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, acquired the group. Rocky matured within the walls of the fabled Chicago Stadium and after taking over as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the organization that generated a brand-new generation of fans and improved the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.

His commitments as well as financial investment provided the team’s historic Stanley Cup champion victories in 2010, 2013 as well as 2015, brought Blackhawks video games back to local tv and also loaded the United Center for a prolonged sellout streak that lasted over 13 years. In that very same time, Rocky likewise served as a participant of the National Hockey League’s Executive as well as Audit/Finance Committees.

Most importantly else, Rocky was most happy to lead his family members’s dedication to countless civic as well as philanthropic companies. His devotion to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and also its goal to create a much healthier, smarter, a lot more safe and secure globe for family members around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has given away millions of bucks to dozens of organizations concentrated on youth programs, education and learning, health and wellness as well as real estate and health.

When seeking a brand-new practice rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky first thought about the requirements of the regional area as well as invested $65 million to build a neighborhood ice rink initially, and a technique rink second. The facility offers numerous advantages to Chicago’s youth who may not or else have the possibility or sources to find out the sporting activity of hockey. Because its 2017 opening, thousands of pupils have taken part in shows at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.

Rocky also worked as President of Wirtz Corporation since 2007, where his role included a vast range of services from sporting activities and drink distribution to entertainment, realty, agriculture and also banking. He additionally worked as Co-Chairman of both the United Center Joint Venture and also the Executive Committee of the United Center.

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

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