Gloria Dawn Rothenberger

Born in 1931, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, Gloria attended Penn State University where she received a degree in education and met her future husband, Donald. The couple would remain life-long enthusiasts of Penn State athletics, often returning to the campus to attend football games and cheer on their alma mater. Gloria spent her career teaching elementary education where her passionate spirit and kind-heartedness undoubtedly touched many young students. Gloria and Don’s first love was travel, exploring exciting locations such as Europe, China, Ireland, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Russia, and the Caribbean. The couple would no sooner return from one excursion then immediately begin planning the next. Gloria was a very active member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington where she sang in the choir and shared fellowship with parishioners. Enjoying an active social life, Gloria often spent time with her friends, going to movies, dining out, and attending parties. Throughout her life, Gloria also had a special fondness for cats.Gloria is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Donald, sister Doris [Shoemaker] Tomb, and parents Jacob and Valeria [Kilmer] Shoemaker, and is survived by sons John (Karen) Rothenberger, Jeff (Stacy) Rothenberger, and grandchildren, Travis, Alyse, Kimberly, Brad, Matthew, and Claire.A memorial service will be held Monday, November 7th at 4 PM at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 1925 Birkdale Road, Wellington, FL 33414. For those desiring, memorials may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church.