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Harold William Rominger

73, Indianapolis, passed away September 18, 2013. He was born March 17, 1940, in Bloomington, the son of the late Eugene O. and Pearl M. (Harris) Griffin. He married Barbara (Moulden) Rominger on June 14, 1963.

Harold received his bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. He was a Master Planner Architect for the city of Indianapolis for 39 years.

He was a member of Meridian Street United Methodist Church, AIA, and the AICP.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Rominger; daughter, Kristen (Robert) Bullock; son, Mark (Mary) Rominger; four grandchildren, Hannah and Alec Bullock, Charlie and Aidan Rominger; two brothers, Michael Griffin and Steven (Barbara) Griffin; sister, Patricia Griffin (Lance Ratliff); and a nephew, Matthew Griffin.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at Meridian Street United Methodist Church, 5500 North Meridian. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. following the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Assistance League of Indianapolis, 1475 West 86th Street #E, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or the Indiana Planning Association, P.O. Box 44804, Indianapolis, IN 46244. Online condolences or to view Harold's video tribute may be done by visiting http://www.flannerbuchanan.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 25, 2013.

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basil berchekas jr

September 19, 2022

Harold Rominger Indianapolis' TOP city planner primarily authored several Regional Center plans to set the stage for Indianapolis' downtown "rebirth", as it were. He and the late Michael Carroll were the epitome of Indianapolis' urban planning since Mr. Ross Vogelgesang.

Basil Berchekas Jr

September 19, 2021

The "Renaissance" of downtown Indianapolis had its foundation in Harold Rominger's three "Regional Center" plans primarily authored by him. A STUNNING professional achievement!

Beth Leonard

March 16, 2021

Harold was a very gracious & gentle man. Even with his esteemed career, he was always kind & humble to his colleagues. Very sad to see he has left us!

September 20, 2014

Harold was a fine gentleman and dear friend, and a VERY professional urban planner and architect. Always to be remembered, never to be forgotten!

August 23, 2014

It has been less than a year since my cousin Harold's passing, and we continue to miss his presence here on earth. He was an outstanding master planner for the city of Indianapolis,very intelligent, humble and kind. He will always live in our hearts. Verna Brinson

September 25, 2013

Harold Rominger, AICP was a mentor and role model on the scale of the late Michael Carroll, AICP. I will always cherish memories of the friendly persona and utmost professionalism of Harold Rominger.

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