University of Iowa Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Rodney M. Bloom
Rodney ("Rod") Bloom, born in Davenport, Iowa on August 25, 1933 to Fred and Zelma (nee: Gilbert) Bloom passed away on November 5, 2013. He attended Davenport public schools. After high school graduation, he served in the Army at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was married to Mary Lou (nee: Jones) on October 3, 1952 in Davenport, Iowa. He attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa and then graduated from the University of Iowa. He was a member of Beta Alpha Psi. Later he attended...
