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Obituaries

Aug. 5, 2020

William F. Rylaarsdam, 1937-2020

Fearsome justice mentored generations of attorneys.

William F. Rylaarsdam, 1937-2020
Retired 4th District Court of Appeal Justice William R. Rylaarsdam

William F. Rylaarsdam had a fearsome reputation on the bench, but a far gentler one behind the scenes.

The retired justice of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division Three, died Monday at 83 after a short illness, according to his son. Daniel H. Rylaarsdam, of counsel to Blank Rome LLP, noted his father's death was not COVID-related.

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