Who Is Rocky Wirtz?, Age, Awards, Education, Family, Net Worth

Who Is Rocky Wirtz?, Age, Awards, Weight, Family, Net Worth: Rocky Wirtz, officially known as William Rockwell Wirtz was an American businessman.

He was best known as the principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Rocky was also president of the Blackhawks’ parent company, the Wirtz Corporation, which has headquarters in Chicago.

He became the fifth owner in the franchise’s history, inheriting it from his father, Bill, after his death in 2007.

While Rocky was in control, Chicago Blackhawks made the playoffs 10 times and reached five Western Conference Finals.

The team also won three Stanley Cup titles in his tenure, bringing the Cup to the Windy City in 2010, 2013, and 2015.

Sadly, the principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks since 2007 has died. Rocky Wirtz passed away at 70 on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois.

At this time of writing, the cause of his death has not been made public. Rocky’s son, Danny Wirtz, Blackhawks CEO said in a tweet.

“Our hearts are very heavy today. Our dad was a passionate businessman committed to making Chicago a great place to live, work and visit, but his true love was for his family and close friends.

He was a loving father, a devoted husband to Marilyn, a brother, a nephew, an uncle and a doting grandfather to his six remarkable grandchildren. His passing leaves a huge hole in the hearts of many and we will miss him terribly”

At the time of this report, the family was planning her final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.

Rocky Wirtz Date Of Birth

Rocky Wirtz was born on October 5, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He celebrated his 70th birthday in October last year (2022) before he died on July 25, 2023, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital

Rocky Wirtz Height & Weight

Rocky Wirtz’s height and weight are unknown at this time of writing.

Rocky Wirtz Awards And Honors

The late American businessman is a Three-time Stanley Cup Champion (as the owner of the Chicago Blackhawks), Wine and Spirits of America Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), and Chicago Innovation Awards Visionary Award (2010)

Rocky Wirtz Education

Not much is known about the educational background of the late American businessman.

However, per our checks, Rocky Wirtz attended North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, Illinois in 1971. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communications in 1975.

Rocky Wirtz Family

Rocky Wirtz was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States to his parents; Bill Wirtz (father) and Alice Wirtz (mother).

His father was the chief executive officer and controlling shareholder of the family-owned Wirtz Corporation.

Bill was best known as the owner of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, part of Wirtz Corp’s holdings. He was born on October 5, 1929, and died on September 26, 2007.

Rocky Wirtz married twice before his demise in July 2023. His first marriage was to a woman named Kathleen. They had three children. It’s unclear when they married but they separated in 2003.

The late American businessman married Marilyn after his divorce from Kathleen. The couple resided in the northern suburbs of Chicago before his demise in 2023.

Rocky is not the only child of his parents; Bill Wirtz (father). He grew up with four other siblings; Peter Wirtz, Karey Wirtz, Gail Wirtz, and Alyson Wirtz

Rocky is survived by his four children. He had three children from a previous marriage with Kathleen along with a stepdaughter from his second marriage with Marilyn.

Rocky children’s are; Kendall Wirtz, Hillary Wirtz, Danny Wirtz, and Elizabeth Queen (stepdaughter). He also had six grandchildren

Rocky Wirtz Net Worth

The renowned American businessman, Rocky Wirtz had an estimated net worth of about $500 million at the time of his death.

He was the principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks and was also president of the Blackhawks’ parent company, the Wirtz Corporation. He served in these positions from 2007 to his death in 2023.