Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy

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

The Chicago Blackhawks have actually remained in the Wirtz family members considering that 1954 when Rocky’s grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, purchased the team. Rocky matured within the wall surfaces of the fabled Chicago Stadium as well as after taking over as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the organization that brought in a new generation of fans and improved the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.

His dedications as well as financial investment delivered the group’s historical Stanley Cup champion victories in 2010, 2013 and 2015, brought Blackhawks games back to regional television and loaded the United Center for a prolonged sellout touch that lasted over 13 years. Because very same time, Rocky likewise worked as a participant of the National Hockey League’s Executive as well as Audit/Finance Committees.

Over all else, Rocky was most proud to lead his family’s commitment to various public and also philanthropic companies. His dedication to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and its objective to develop a healthier, smarter, more safe world for households around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has donated countless dollars to dozens of organizations concentrated on young people programs, wellness, housing and education and learning and also wellness.

When looking for a new method rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky first considered the requirements of the regional community and spent $65 million to develop a community ice rink initially, as well as a practice rink 2nd. The center provides many benefits to Chicago’s young people that may not otherwise have the opportunity or sources to find out the sporting activity of hockey. Given that its 2017 opening, hundreds of students have gotten involved in programs at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.

Rocky additionally functioned as President of Wirtz Corporation given that 2007, where his function encompassed a substantial array of services from sports and beverage circulation to home entertainment, realty, farming as well as financial. 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 partner Marilyn, as well as youngsters Danny (Anne) Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz (Erin Quaglia), Kendall (Brendan) Murphy, and Elizabeth Queen (Joe Barley). Rocky was also the proud grandfather of six grandchildren.

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