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William Rothschild Obituary
William B. Rothschild of Rancho Mirage CA, formerly of Maplewood NJ, passed away at his home in Rancho Mirage, on Wednesday November 25th at the age of 98. Bill Rothschild was husband to Beverly Rothschild, Father to Mark and Jeffrey Rothschild, and grandfather to Jeffrey's children, Harriet, Isaac, and Jackiel Rothschild. Bill Rothschild was born May 15th 1917 in New York City. Bill's father, Marcus Rothschild founded the firm of M. Rothschild & Company, a leading importer of commodities from South East Asia. After attending the University of Georgia Bill worked for his dad in New York before spending six years in the US Army acquiring the rank of Master Sargent and participated in the Normandy invasion and the Ardennes campaign. Following WWII Bill rejoined M. Rothschild & Company where he assisted his father and eventually became President of the firm. Bill served as president of the American/Indonesian Chamber of Commerce from 1968-71 and 1979-80. Bill was a Life Master bridge player and scratch golfer. Bill and his Wife Beverly were long time members of the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell NJ. Bill and Beverly relocated to Rancho Mirage in 2006 where they are members of Mission Hills Country Club. Bill loved golf and especially bridge and was a regular bridge player at Duncan Bridge Center in Palm Desert. Graveside service will be at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, Wednesday December 2nd at 10:30 AM.
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Nancy
December 1, 2024
My Condolences to the Family of Mr. Rothschild. May Heavenly Father give you peace and grace.
December 11, 2015
I remember that my husband George always liked playing bridge with Bill and I will never forget the fun we had taking dancing lessons with the Rothschilds, Sterns and Anspachs many, many years ago.
Fondly, Ginnie Stein Grumbach
John Tandana
December 8, 2015
I met Bill & Beverly many years ago when my relative Bob Tan & his wife Jit, their old friends from Medan, Indonesia,came to visit New York. We had lunch in Chinatown, catching up their lost time. Through Bill I had reconnected with my childhood friend, son of big rubber plantation owner, who coincidentally also lived in Queens, NY.
RIP uncle Bill.
John Tan
Queens, NY
Mission Hills Putters
December 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Bussy
December 2, 2015
I am now the president of the (much smaller) company that Bill's dad Marcus began so long ago. Watching Bill work the phones was a complete education for me as to how to close the deal while enjoying whoever it was on the other end of the line. He was personable, charismatic, and fun to be around. He had his priorities straight, too. No matter how deeply embroiled in a situation, Bill always dropped everything whenever his wife or boys called. We will miss him.
Steve Goldstein
December 2, 2015
You were a grand gentleman of sharp wit. I always enjoyed playing bridge at your table. You will be greatly missed.
December 2, 2015
I knew Bill from New York when I worked for ACLI Rubber Co and Cargill Rubber. He was always such a pleasant man and taught me a lot about the natural crude rubber market. I've lived in Palm Springs since 1987 and had no idea he moved to the desert in 2006. My sincere condolences. Donna DenBleyker
Wayne FORREST
December 1, 2015
I knew Bill as a wonderful mentor for doing business in Indonesia. I learned many things from him. Wayne Flrrest, President, American INDONESIAN Chamber of Commerce.
December 1, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts.
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