Daniel Rodriguez De La Rosa

July 4th,1936. He moved from Puerto to Chicago area with his mother and step-father.

Attending school in Chicago, college Michigan State and then to Hayward, California where

He taught for 35 years…After retiring, he moved to Phoenix, AZ. To help take care of his mother.

In 2000 he met the (the Love of his life, Betty Zisch) They were married in 2003. He survived by

His wife Betty, two daughters—Elisa Tootle, Triz De La Rosa,One son Rene De la Rosa, two step-

Sons Donald Zisch, Phillip Zisch. (3) granddaughters, (3) grandsons and (2) great grandsons…He will

Greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Memorial Service will be held on July 16th, ll:00a.m. @ Risen Savior Lutheran church, 23914 S. Alma

School Rd….Chandler, AZ. 85248…..(480-895-6782)….Instead of Flowers: Donations by mail….Sojourner Center, P. O. Box 20156, Phoenix,AZ 85036….(Please write Daniel De La Rosa on your check)

Donations on line::: https://www.sojournercenter.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/ ( right hand corner to give) Put Daniel De La Rosa)

Legacy information:

Early childhood and upbringing....Born in Puerto Rico, My real father died in a plane crash before I was born. Years later my mother remarried a Doctor and we moved

to new Orleans,La. he was professor of medicine at Tuelane University, This was a happy time of my early years. Adolescent years: We moved to Chicago, Ill where my family traveled a lot as my stepdad was

professor of medicine @ the University of Chicago of Ill.

I graduated from Oak Park high school.

Early adulthood: Went to Michigan State University with

Masters degree in History and Political Science.

One of my Proudests family moments...When My (3

Children were born, Rene,Triz & Elisa and later my

proudest moment when I got a divorce,rewarded custody

of my (3) children....

My Proudest Career Accomplishments: Our of 2,500 candidate in the U.S. I was selected to teach at Singapor

American School...What a wonderful experience for me and my children when we completed our (2) years. We traveled the world for 30 days...

Special Achievements/awards/offices held/additional points of interest::: After being single for 25 years, a Very

Special Lady (the girl of my dreams) (Betty Zisch) and I

got married ...My Son Rene was my best man and my girls walked me down the isle)

Favorite Songs: "Lady in Red" I left my Heart in San Francisco" "Wind Beneath my Wings" "Around the

World in 80 days"...."The Lords Prayer)

Hobbies---Played the Organ, Dancing, Traveling, Playing golf with my sweetheart Betty)

My Civic Accomplishments( I was in the U.S. Army for (2) years in Germany) Private 1st. Class