Robert "Taps" Rothenberger

ROBERT "TAPS" ROTHENBERGER, FOREST RANGER, LOYAL MEMBER OF THE ORANGE ELKS LODGE

Robert "Taps" Rothenberger, a lifelong resident of Orange, NJ, passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 81.

Arrangements are by the Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, Caldwell, NJ. To send condolences please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Rothenberger is the beloved brother of Charles Rothenberger and his wife Anita, Carol Dombrauskas, Lynn Verducci and the late John Rothenberger, Allan Rothenberger and George Rothenberger; he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Robert worked as a Forest Ranger for the National Park Service with Edison Industries in West Orange for over 38 years, before retiring in 2000.He was well known and loved by his second family, the Orange Elks Lodge where he was a bartender and loyal member most of his adult life. He forged many lasting relationships throughout the years while a member of the lodge.

A private service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, any donations to the Orange Elks Lodge, 475 Main St., Orange, NJ 07050, would be greatly appreciated.