Betty Louise Cissel Rodenhausen

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Betty Louise Cissel Rodenhausen, who died peacefully on April 27 at the age of 94.

Betty was raised in College Park, Maryland, where she grew up in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church community, attended Holy Redeemer School and later graduated from Notre Dame Academy. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life.

She worked as a secretary at the University of Maryland and later at a local insurance claims company. Together with her husband, Harold (“Lucky”), Betty was deeply involved in her church community, served on the Church Council, as a Eucharistic Minister, and helped to host parish events over many years. She also gave her time in service to others in the College Park community. This included her work at Attic Towers, where she helped support the well-being of its elderly residents.

Betty created a home filled with warmth and tradition by hosting large holiday gatherings, Christmas games, pool parties and slumber parties with grandchildren. She had a gift for bringing people together and making every occasion feel special. She loved her home and garden, served as president of her local garden club and tended her yard with pride. She was a resident on Mineola Road for over 70 years.

In her later years, she moved to Florida, where she enjoyed new friendships, shared meals and exercise classes.

Deeply affected by the loss of her husband and daughter, she carried that grief with strength and enduring love.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harold F. Rodenhausen (1990); her mother, Marion Cerceo (1990); her daughter, Debbie Dunn (2026); and her son-in-law, Carl Dunn (2025).

She is survived by her children: H Fred Rodenhausen (Frederic Castellan), Robin Murphy (Victor), Keith Rodenhausen (Kim), and Karen Rodenhausen (Paul Rudell).

She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren: Carl Dunn III; Bryan Dunn (Brynne); Jeff Dunn (Dawn); Brian Rodenhausen (Dawn); Kirsten Orr (Jesse Jeter); Kyle Rodenhausen; Kaleb Rodenhausen (Erin); Allison Orr (Matthew Elgin), Brittany Orr; Victoria Murphy; Adam Murphy (Chanson); Kevin Rodenhausen; and Kristen Rodenhausen.

She is further survived by her 10 great-grandchildren: Sydney Griffin, Emily Dunn, Zac Dunn, Luke Dunn, Parker Dunn, Fiona Rodenhausen, Tate Jeter, Keith Rodenhausen III, Tillie Jeter, and Moira Rodenhausen.

A visitation, mass and reception will be held in her honor on September 12 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the parish she called home for more than 80 years.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and family traditions that will continue to guide and inspire future generations. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.