Robert A. Rothfuss
December 14, 1928 – February 3, 2016
Robert Rothfuss
Robert A. Rothfuss, 87, of Sun City Center, Fla., died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at LifePath Hospice, Ruskin, Fla.
Born on Dec. 14, 1928, in Marion County, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late Walter F. and Pearl (Uncapher) Rothfuss. His sister, Ruth Ann (Rothfuss) Furman, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann (Straub) Rothfuss; daughter Barbara (Randy) Zinn of Bloomington, Ind.; daughter Diane (Steve) Zeigler of Defiance, Ohio; and son Dr. Larry (Licia) Rothfuss of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was a 40-year resident of Van Wert, Ohio, and retired as a Vice-President of Central Mutual Insurance in 1990.
Among his many community involvements, he was a life member of the Elks, was awarded the Silver Beaver of the Boy Scouts of America and was active in the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert and in his churches in Florida. A proud member of the Ohio State Alumni Club, he was an avid Buckeye fan.
A memorial service for Robert will be held at LifePath Hospice chapel on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to LifePath Hospice of Ruskin.
Condolences may be sent to
Robert A. Rothfuss, 87, of Sun City Center, Fla., died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at LifePath Hospice, Ruskin, Fla.
Born on Dec. 14, 1928, in Marion County, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late Walter F. and Pearl (Uncapher) Rothfuss. His sister, Ruth Ann (Rothfuss) Furman, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann (Straub) Rothfuss; daughter Barbara (Randy) Zinn of Bloomington, Ind.; daughter Diane (Steve) Zeigler of Defiance, Ohio; and son Dr. Larry (Licia) Rothfuss of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was a 40-year resident of Van Wert, Ohio, and retired as a Vice-President of Central Mutual Insurance in 1990.
Among his many community involvements, he was a life member of the Elks, was awarded the Silver Beaver of the Boy Scouts of America and was active in the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert and in his churches in Florida. A proud member of the Ohio State Alumni Club, he was an avid Buckeye fan.
A memorial service for Robert will be held at LifePath Hospice chapel on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to LifePath Hospice of Ruskin.
Condolences may be sent to