Rocky Wirtz | Honoring the Legacy

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

The Chicago Blackhawks have been in the Wirtz household because 1954 when Rocky’s grandfather, Arthur Wirtz, purchased the group. Rocky matured within the walls of the fabled Chicago Stadium and also after taking control of as Chairman of the Blackhawks in 2007, he led a renaissance of the company that brought in a new generation of fans and also improved the Blackhawks fandom as it stands today.

His dedications as well as financial investment provided the team’s historic Stanley Cup champion victories in 2010, 2013 and 2015, brought Blackhawks games back to regional tv as well as packed the United Center for a prolonged sellout touch that lasted over 13 years. Because very same time, Rocky also served as a member of the National Hockey League’s Executive as well as Audit/Finance Committees.

Most importantly else, Rocky was most honored to lead his household’s commitment to various public and charitable organizations. His devotion to the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation as well as its goal to develop a much healthier, smarter, much more safe and secure globe for families around Chicago was unwavering. The Foundation has given away numerous dollars to lots of organizations focused on youth programs, housing, education as well as health and wellness.

When seeking a brand-new technique rink for the Blackhawks, Rocky initially took into consideration the demands of the regional community and spent $65 million to construct a neighborhood ice rink initially, and also a technique rink 2nd. The center offers numerous advantages to Chicago’s youth who may not or else have the chance or resources to find out the sport of hockey. Considering that its 2017 opening, hundreds of students have actually taken part in programming at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink.

Rocky likewise worked as President of Wirtz Corporation since 2007, where his function reached a large range of services from sports and beverage circulation to entertainment, property, farming and banking. He likewise offered as Co-Chairman of both the United Center Joint Venture as well as the Executive Committee of the United.

He is survived by his spouse Marilyn, and children Danny (Anne) Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz (Erin Quaglia), Kendall (Brendan) Murphy, and Elizabeth Queen (Joe Barley). Rocky was also the proud grandpa of 6 grandchildren.

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