Celebrating the life of
Richard Allen Rominger
May 29, 1946 - December 24, 2011
SAVANNAH - RICHARD ALLEN ROMINGER, 65, died December 24th, 2011 at his home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
He was born May 29, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Emory Law in Atlanta. He was commissioned an officer in the United States Army and served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.
He came to Savannah to work with the firm of Adams, Adams, Brennan & Gardner and was a founding partner and managing partner of the firm Brennan, Harris & Rominger. He was past president of the Propeller Club of the United States Port of Savannah and the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, past chairman of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute and a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and the Savannah Golf Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Robert Rominger. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Meredith Rominger and James Giello; daughter-in-law and son Andrea and Atticus Rominger; daughter-in-law and son Tyler and McLeod Rominger; six beloved grandchildren Clara, Henry, Phoebe, Porter, Etta and Evangeline; sister-in-law and brother Paulette and John Rominger of Ft. Lauderdale Florida; sister and brother-in-law Jean and Bob Gardner of Goldsboro, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law Beth and Bill Green of Medina, Ohio; and aunt Wilma Peters of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was lovingly cared for in his final days by Carolyn Brown, Janice Hall, Sherry Johnson and Ann Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, December 29, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in his memory to Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter and Spring Hill College National Alumni Association.
Meredith, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Natasha Pratt
- Natasha Pratt, Augusta, GA
Rick was a gentlemen, and always a pleasure to be around. He will be missed. He will be in my family's prayers, and I am sure many others.
- Dave Brown, Alpharetta, GA
My sympathies
- Patrick Yeoman, New York, NY
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.To Rick's kids -I am very proud of you all for everything you did for your dad I know he has 3 wonderful children that I am thankful to be able to call my friends
- Tammy Mull, Hayesville, NC
Rick was honored and respected by family in his declining years, a blessing bearing worth beyond what words can describe. I send my sincerest sympathies to the family on the pain of their loss.
- Mary Beth Sauter, Cherry Hill, NJ
Praying for the Rominger Family. I have fond memories of Rick. He gave me my first job at Brennan, Harris & Rominger in 1988. What a fine attorney and fine I had the pleasure of working for. We were like family! Some of the best times we had were when the partners would take us to the restaurant on the top of the Desoto Hilton, going to Georgia Southern game and sitting on the hill together, and singing Christmas songs around the piano at Mr. Harris's home. May God Bless his family and friends that will miss him beyond measure. I remember how much he loved his children. I can only imagine how much he loved his grandchildren. With deepest sympathy!
- Staci Ravita, Savannah, GA
...fine attorney and firm that I had the pleasure of working for.
- Staci Ravita, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
- The Scheurer Family, Cranford, NJ
Rick was the oldest of our cousins so I don't have a lot of memories when I was little. I am sure he wanted nothing to do with me and Beth when we were around the house. My fondest memories of Rick were when he would visit the house up in NC in the summer time. We had so much fun with him...the long hikes including the one where he had to push Mom up a tree to save her from the attacking cows the board games and cards. I will also treasure the times when I joined the Rominger clan in Atlanta at the house and at the lake as well. Rick was always happy and upbeat. He was also a big kid and had no problem being silly with his teen aged cousins. He had a way of making everyone feel special. I have not seen him in years but will treasure the memories I have of him. My deepest sympathies to Meredith, Atticus and McLeod as well as John, Jean and Beth. A wonderful man like him leaves a big hole in your heart when he leaves this earth. Just share memories and love each other...makes it a lot easier.
- Julie Peters Helseth, Murfreesboro, TN
God speed my friend. You will be missed.You will not be forgotten.
- Ron Sellers, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's family. Rick was a wonderful person - kind and caring and full of life! I have many fond memories of him and he taught me so much professionally. He always had such wonderful things to say about his children - he was so very proud of you all. May you find strength and peace in God. Many Blessings to you all.
- Jill Catey Weese, Warner Robins, GA
Meredith, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
- Preston Moss, Augusta, GA
Dear Meredith, Please know that our prayers are with your family. May you remember all of the good times you had with your father. Highest Regards, Bryan
- Bryan R. Burke, AAI, Statesboro, GA
Starting back in 1964 as a fraternity brother at Spring Hill College, Rick was a dear friend for over 47 years. All of his Omicron brothers and I will miss him but never forget him.
- Tom Knauer, Richmond, VA
Dear Meredith, Atticus, McCloud, and Children, Our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all. Remember your dad/granddad is in a better place. Your memories will keep you close to him, always. Love, Laura and Bernie, The Yankee Cousins
- Laura M. Fitzsimons, , GA
To all Ricks family, I want to express my condolences on your loss. I've known Rick since college and would have supper with him whenever business took me to Savannah. He will be missed at all our future reunions.
- Phil Kelly, Gulf Shores, AL
Words seem inadequate to express the sympathy I feel about your Dad's passing, but he left behind a legacy and much love in his children and grandchildren. With sincere sympathy,
- Cheri Sale, Savannah, GA
Rick's greatest legacy is the sterling testament to his parenting abilities represented by his 3 absolutely fabulous children - and their spouses and little ones. I love you all and I am going to dwell on the funny and dear moments with your Dad.
- kathleen healy, Des Plaines, IL
I am going to miss Rick greatly. He was a close friend, mentor and business partner to me. He was an excellent defense attorney and highly regarded in the field. We had many great times and cases together, which I will always cherish and will never forget. My sincerest condolences and prayers to Rick's family. We have suffered a great loss with Rick's passing.
- Ed Stabell, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rominger family and the law firm bearing his name. Those whom the Gods love grow young! He will be missed by one and all of us!
- Christian J. Steinmetz III, Savannah, GA
Rick was my first nephew so I have known him all of his life. Baby- sat when he was little and spent countless holidays, birthdays, and just plain family get-togathers with he and his family. He was fun to be around, smart and sweet. My kids all thought he was wonderful. He grew up to be an amazing man, became a lawyer and had three great kids. Now all of them have children of their own and he will be missed by so many people. Even though I did not get to see him often in the past few years, we did manage to see each other now and then. I loved Rick with all my heart and my sincere sympathy and love goes out to all of his entire family. I will miss you so much, but am happy that you are now is a better place and that you will be surrounded by family and friends. Love and kisses, Wilma
- WilmaPeters, Wilton Manors, FL
I was deeply saddened to learn of Rick' death. I had gotten to know him most thru his endless and tireless work for the Ga. Defense Lawyers Assoc. He was a lawyer's lawyer and a good friend and I know he will be sorely missed by his colleagues and especially his family of whom he was very proud. John Edwards
- John Edwards, Macon, Ga., GA
Meredith, I am thinking of you & all of your family. Your dad holds a very special place in my heart. Love you.
- Liz Shimkus, Durham, NC
A SEALI friend with many fond memories of our times together. Best wishes, Norm
- Norman Sullivan, New Orleans, LA
The SEALI family has lost a good friend and leader. God bless
- Bob Barbier, New Orleans, LA
Rick was wonderful friend,a skilled and fine lawyer, and a dedicated and leader of SEALI. Both Kris and I send condolences to the family and Jane. He will be greatly missed.
- EDWARD A; WHITE, JACKSONVILLE, FL
I will miss and have missed our golf games. I enjoyed the competition and fellowship of our time on the course. He deserved better.
- Ira M. Ruby, Savannah, GA
McLeod, I hope you and your family will find peace and comfort knowing that you father no longer has to suffer. I have been blessed for having known Rick and served on The Propeller Club board with him. He was a fine father, lawyer, leader and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Dudley New, SAVANNAH, GA
McLeod, I feel for both you and your family during your time of grief. I will try and come to your dad's service on Thursday evening but forgive me if I can't. I've got another touch of pneumonia that I'm trying to get over. In any event, please know that both you and your family are in my prayers.
- Michael Forbes, Savannah, GA
Rick was a true gentleman and a great lawyer. The profession has lost a leader. The Rominger family is in my thoughts and prayers.
- C. Jason Willcox, Albany, GA
Rick will be missed as one of the best and most loyal friends that I was fortunate enough to know.
- Edwin Reynolds, Savannah, GA
Rick was my law partner, my mentor and most of all my good friend. We had many good times together. At Brennan, Harris & Rominger in 1984, he was the life of the firm.
- Skip Jennings, Savannah, GA
Meredith, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Natasha Pratt
- Natasha Pratt, Augusta, GA
Rick was a gentlemen, and always a pleasure to be around. He will be missed. He will be in my family's prayers, and I am sure many others.
- Dave Brown, Alpharetta, GA
My sympathies
- Patrick Yeoman, New York, NY
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.To Rick's kids -I am very proud of you all for everything you did for your dad I know he has 3 wonderful children that I am thankful to be able to call my friends
- Tammy Mull, Hayesville, NC
Rick was honored and respected by family in his declining years, a blessing bearing worth beyond what words can describe. I send my sincerest sympathies to the family on the pain of their loss.
- Mary Beth Sauter, Cherry Hill, NJ
Praying for the Rominger Family. I have fond memories of Rick. He gave me my first job at Brennan, Harris & Rominger in 1988. What a fine attorney and fine I had the pleasure of working for. We were like family! Some of the best times we had were when the partners would take us to the restaurant on the top of the Desoto Hilton, going to Georgia Southern game and sitting on the hill together, and singing Christmas songs around the piano at Mr. Harris's home. May God Bless his family and friends that will miss him beyond measure. I remember how much he loved his children. I can only imagine how much he loved his grandchildren. With deepest sympathy!
- Staci Ravita, Savannah, GA
...fine attorney and firm that I had the pleasure of working for.
- Staci Ravita, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
- The Scheurer Family, Cranford, NJ
Rick was the oldest of our cousins so I don't have a lot of memories when I was little. I am sure he wanted nothing to do with me and Beth when we were around the house. My fondest memories of Rick were when he would visit the house up in NC in the summer time. We had so much fun with him...the long hikes including the one where he had to push Mom up a tree to save her from the attacking cows the board games and cards. I will also treasure the times when I joined the Rominger clan in Atlanta at the house and at the lake as well. Rick was always happy and upbeat. He was also a big kid and had no problem being silly with his teen aged cousins. He had a way of making everyone feel special. I have not seen him in years but will treasure the memories I have of him. My deepest sympathies to Meredith, Atticus and McLeod as well as John, Jean and Beth. A wonderful man like him leaves a big hole in your heart when he leaves this earth. Just share memories and love each other...makes it a lot easier.
- Julie Peters Helseth, Murfreesboro, TN
God speed my friend. You will be missed.You will not be forgotten.
- Ron Sellers, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Rick's family. Rick was a wonderful person - kind and caring and full of life! I have many fond memories of him and he taught me so much professionally. He always had such wonderful things to say about his children - he was so very proud of you all. May you find strength and peace in God. Many Blessings to you all.
- Jill Catey Weese, Warner Robins, GA
Meredith, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
- Preston Moss, Augusta, GA
Dear Meredith, Please know that our prayers are with your family. May you remember all of the good times you had with your father. Highest Regards, Bryan
- Bryan R. Burke, AAI, Statesboro, GA
Starting back in 1964 as a fraternity brother at Spring Hill College, Rick was a dear friend for over 47 years. All of his Omicron brothers and I will miss him but never forget him.
- Tom Knauer, Richmond, VA
Dear Meredith, Atticus, McCloud, and Children, Our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all. Remember your dad/granddad is in a better place. Your memories will keep you close to him, always. Love, Laura and Bernie, The Yankee Cousins
- Laura M. Fitzsimons, , GA
To all Ricks family, I want to express my condolences on your loss. I've known Rick since college and would have supper with him whenever business took me to Savannah. He will be missed at all our future reunions.
- Phil Kelly, Gulf Shores, AL
Words seem inadequate to express the sympathy I feel about your Dad's passing, but he left behind a legacy and much love in his children and grandchildren. With sincere sympathy,
- Cheri Sale, Savannah, GA
Rick's greatest legacy is the sterling testament to his parenting abilities represented by his 3 absolutely fabulous children - and their spouses and little ones. I love you all and I am going to dwell on the funny and dear moments with your Dad.
- kathleen healy, Des Plaines, IL
I am going to miss Rick greatly. He was a close friend, mentor and business partner to me. He was an excellent defense attorney and highly regarded in the field. We had many great times and cases together, which I will always cherish and will never forget. My sincerest condolences and prayers to Rick's family. We have suffered a great loss with Rick's passing.
- Ed Stabell, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rominger family and the law firm bearing his name. Those whom the Gods love grow young! He will be missed by one and all of us!
- Christian J. Steinmetz III, Savannah, GA
Rick was my first nephew so I have known him all of his life. Baby- sat when he was little and spent countless holidays, birthdays, and just plain family get-togathers with he and his family. He was fun to be around, smart and sweet. My kids all thought he was wonderful. He grew up to be an amazing man, became a lawyer and had three great kids. Now all of them have children of their own and he will be missed by so many people. Even though I did not get to see him often in the past few years, we did manage to see each other now and then. I loved Rick with all my heart and my sincere sympathy and love goes out to all of his entire family. I will miss you so much, but am happy that you are now is a better place and that you will be surrounded by family and friends. Love and kisses, Wilma
- WilmaPeters, Wilton Manors, FL
I was deeply saddened to learn of Rick' death. I had gotten to know him most thru his endless and tireless work for the Ga. Defense Lawyers Assoc. He was a lawyer's lawyer and a good friend and I know he will be sorely missed by his colleagues and especially his family of whom he was very proud. John Edwards
- John Edwards, Macon, Ga., GA
Meredith, I am thinking of you & all of your family. Your dad holds a very special place in my heart. Love you.
- Liz Shimkus, Durham, NC
A SEALI friend with many fond memories of our times together. Best wishes, Norm
- Norman Sullivan, New Orleans, LA
The SEALI family has lost a good friend and leader. God bless
- Bob Barbier, New Orleans, LA
Rick was wonderful friend,a skilled and fine lawyer, and a dedicated and leader of SEALI. Both Kris and I send condolences to the family and Jane. He will be greatly missed.
- EDWARD A; WHITE, JACKSONVILLE, FL
I will miss and have missed our golf games. I enjoyed the competition and fellowship of our time on the course. He deserved better.
- Ira M. Ruby, Savannah, GA
McLeod, I hope you and your family will find peace and comfort knowing that you father no longer has to suffer. I have been blessed for having known Rick and served on The Propeller Club board with him. He was a fine father, lawyer, leader and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Dudley New, SAVANNAH, GA
McLeod, I feel for both you and your family during your time of grief. I will try and come to your dad's service on Thursday evening but forgive me if I can't. I've got another touch of pneumonia that I'm trying to get over. In any event, please know that both you and your family are in my prayers.
- Michael Forbes, Savannah, GA
Rick was a true gentleman and a great lawyer. The profession has lost a leader. The Rominger family is in my thoughts and prayers.
- C. Jason Willcox, Albany, GA
Rick will be missed as one of the best and most loyal friends that I was fortunate enough to know.
- Edwin Reynolds, Savannah, GA
Rick was my law partner, my mentor and most of all my good friend. We had many good times together. At Brennan, Harris & Rominger in 1984, he was the life of the firm.
- Skip Jennings, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

