Joe Rokus passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Joe was a devoted Christian, husband, father and beloved member of the Los Angeles community. He will be remembered for his deep faith, twinkling blue eyes, generous spirit and devotion and love of his family.
Joe was born on March 18, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA, to Eva and Bruno Rokus. He graduated from Paramount High School in 1972, earned his Bachelor of Science from Pepperdine University in 1976, and an MBA from the University of Southern California in 1979.
Throughout his career, Joe was CEO of several international packaging and plastic manufacturing companies. Joe served on the Board of Regents of Pepperdine University from 1991 – 2019 when he was named a Life Regent. He also served on the Board of Directors of the International Bottled Water Association, as an elder at the Sierra Madre Church of Christ, and was a member of Young President’s Organization.
Joe and his family were long time residents of Arcadia, CA and he is survived by his wife Tari; children Jamie, Katie, Kristen, Stephen and Jennifer; brother, Bruce and sister, Phyllis.
Memorial donations may be made to the Joe Rokus Endowed Scholarship at Pepperdine University.
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