Renate Inge Langner Rooney, 95, of Sarasota, Florida, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

Renate was born and raised in Koenigsberg, Germany, a city rich in history and culture.  She was the daughter of Fritz August Zacherau and Helen Johanna Zacherau (née Saager). Renate grew up alongside her brothers Alfons and Dieter. She married the love of her life Stephan Langner on February 27, 1954 in Luneburg, Germany and began their family. Together they embarked on a new chapter, immigrating to the United States in 1957, where they built a beautiful life in a land of new beginnings in Bloomfield, NJ.

A devoted homemaker, Renate dedicated herself to raising her children, nurturing with warmth and wisdom as they adapted to their new home. Her unwavering support extended beyond her family as she played an integral role in Stephan’s entrepreneurial ventures, Adler Aluminum and Glass Company in Bloomfield, NJ where her diligence and partnership contributed significantly to the business’ success.

Renate had an innate love for the simple joys of life. Her heart found solace and joy at Lido Beach in Sarasota, where the rhythm of the waves mirrored her gentle spirit. Gardening brought her peace as she nurtured beauty from the earth. Above all else, she treasured moments spent with her family, creating memories that will be cherished for generations.

Renate’s life was touched by profound love and loss. She is predeceased by her parents, Helen and Fritz Zacherau, her cherished husband, Stephan Langner, her brothers, Alfons and Dieter Zacherau and second husband Thaddeus Rooney whom she married at 71.

Renate is survived by her three children Roland and his wife Melodye Langner of Verona, Silvia and her husband Bob Piscitelli of Colts Neck, and Frank and his wife Susan Langner of Clifton, her eight grandchildren Roland, Dustin, Jamie, Angela, Monica, Bobby, Karen, and Stephanie, and thirteen great-grandchildren Brielle, Hayley, Evan, Carter, Danica, Logan, Luke, Bennett, Colette, Evelyn, Tripp, Garret, and Nora, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Renate Inge Langner Rooney will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, great- grandmother, and a friend to many. Her life was a testament to the enduring power of love, family, and faith.. Her memory will forever be a guiding light to those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2 from 9 am – 10:30 am at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A funeral service will be offered at 11 am at Colts Neck Reformed Church, 139 County Road 537, Colts Neck, NJ.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Renate’s family asks with gratitude that donations in her memory be made to the Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation (www.jsrdf.org)

For messages of condolences, or to share a favorite memory of Renate, please visit her page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com