MENU
SEARCHRoenigk, 62, was part owner of school transportation contractor W.L. Roenigk in Pennsylvania.
Roenigk, part-owner of school transportation contractor W.L. Roenigk in Pennsylvania, died after a pickup truck swerved onto the lawn he was mowing.
Source: Canva
On Wednesday, June 19, David Roenigk mowed the grass along Ekastown Road in Sarver, Penn., at the headquarters of school transportation provider W.L. Roenigk - the family business he co-owned, driving trucks and school buses.
According to Pennsylvania State Police investigators, a pickup truck driver traveling down the road swerved and struck Roenigk, 62, killing him.
The news came as a blow to Curt Macysyn, executive director of the National School Transportation Association: "NSTA is saddened to hear of the sudden passing Dave Roenigk in a tragic accident. W.L. Roenigk has been a fixture in student transportation in western Pennsylvania for many years, and we send our condolences to the Roenigk family and co-workers on their loss.”
The company, started in 1945, has long been a family affair. Dave Roenigk focused on bus driving, grounds maintenance, and upkeep of the family farm in Natrona Heights.
He was born in 1961, the son of William L. Roenigk and Jeanne Korbeck Roenigk. According to his obituary, published in The Butler Eagle, Dave "enjoyed gardening, farming, music, the (Pittsburgh) Pirates and, especially, spending time with his sons and grandchildren."
In a Facebook post, the family reported: "We are devastated to say that we have lost a beloved family member and employee today in a horrible accident. Dave Roenigk was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and dedicated bus driver."
Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 24, at Fox Funeral Home, 410 W. Main St., in Saxonburg.
The transportation and software provider is now working with LEAD Public Schools in Tennessee and Rockford Public Schools in Illinois.
Read More →
Stop reacting to engine lights and start predicting them. This guide reveals how transitioning from a "break-fix" model to a data-driven maintenance strategy can drastically reduce fleet downtime and protect your district's budget. Learn how to transform your garage operations from a cost center into a reliability powerhouse.
Read More →
EverDriven is bringing its experience with complex transportation into a new school bus routing support division. In this video, Greg Jackson breaks down what the service offers and why districts need this kind of help now more than ever.
Read More →
Three decades after almost walking away from the school bus, studying behavior changed everything for Kathy Calkins. Now, she oversees 181 buses and leads the 225-person team at North Clackamas with intent and purpose.
Read More →
While the yellow school bus remains the backbone of student transit, 75% of administrators identify limited transportation access as a major driver of chronic absenteeism. This guide explores how districts are strengthening their fleets by integrating flexible, supplemental solutions to serve students with the most complex needs. Learn how a multimodal approach can bridge service gaps, restore attendance, and support your most vulnerable populations.
Read More →
Zūm Services achieved record-setting revenue last year as its AI-powered platform grew to 15 states. These and more measurable wins detailed here.
Read More →
How the association is driving increased awareness and education about the role of the school bus across the country and the shared commitment we have in its success.
Read More →
After a turbulent year, the former Lion Electric announces almost 200 employees and over 500 new bus sales with improved uptime from its plant serving Quebec.
Read More →
Driver shortages won’t fix themselves. Here’s how districts can build a culture that drivers trust and never want to leave.
Read More →
Driver shortages and rising costs are straining already stretched school transportation budgets. Learn 12 practical strategies that help school bus fleets be more efficient, control costs, strengthen compliance, and protect student riders…all by using fleet technology that could pay for itself within a year.
Read More →
