RODEWALD WILLIAM YOUNG BILL Age 87, of Longwood at Oakmont, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015, after a short heroic battle with glioblastoma. Son of the late Paul G., Sr. and Lillian Y. Rodewald. He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Elizabeth (Huff) Rodewald; father of Ann R. Steenkiste (Peter) and John S. Rodewald (May Gene); grandfather of Elizabeth (Liesje) M. Steenkiste and Paul W. Steenkiste; brother of Mary Louise Forni and the late Paul G. Rodewald, Jr. Bill was born in Pittsburgh in 1928, graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1946, Haverford College in 1950, and Harvard Law School in 1953. He served in the US Army for three years, two of which were in Japan. He was a corporate tax attorney for many years at Buchanan Ingersoll. Bill was a very active member of Christ Church Fox Chapel, serving many years as parish counsel and Sunday school teacher. He was also fluent in biblical Greek and taught Greek to a number of seminarians at Trinity School for Ministry. Bill was also active in diocesan affairs including serving on the Board of Trustees. In what was left of his spare time, he loved gardening. The family will receive friends Friday, October 30, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. A Funeral Service and Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Christ Church Fox Chapel, 630 Squaw Run Road East. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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