Rodman Zilenziger, 85, of Vero Beach, passed away on Feb. 2, 2014.
He is survived by his three children; Gaye Geiger (Scott), Susan Maier (Rich), and Rodman Zilenziger Jr. (Jennifer); and 11 grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Caitlin, Taylor, Rodman, Lindsay, Kevin, James, Claire, Katherine, and Anna.
Zilenziger was born on Oct. 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pa., his family settled in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
Zilenziger was a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College and served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Korean War in the 2nd infantry regiment and received the Bronze Star.
Zilenziger was the founder and past president of Rodman Publishing Corporation, a business-to-business trade magazine publishing corporation located in Ramsey, N.J.
He married Roxane Shugart Zilenziger who passed away in 2010. They were married for 53 years. They held memberships in the Fox Meadow Tennis Club of Scarsdale, N.Y., the Shenorock Shore Club of Rye, N.Y., as well as The Moorings Club of Vero Beach, where they enjoyed playing tennis, platform tennis, and golf. Zilenziger was also a member of the Hitchcock Presbyterian Church in Scarsdale, N.Y., and was a volunteer fireman in Scarsdale for many years.
A private service will be held Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
