Robert L. "Bob" Romer's Obituary
Decatur – Robert L. “Bob” Romer, 79, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016.
Bob was born on June 24, 1936 in Lincoln, IL, son of Roman C. and Dorothy (Davis) Romer. A graduate of Mt. Pulaski High School, Bob was a proud “Hill Topper”. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University and his Master’s Degree from Colorado State College in Greeley, CO. Bob was a teacher for 35 years, first in Mason City, IL, then in Decatur at Lakeview High School, Stephen Decatur High School where he also was an assistant football coach and MacArthur High School. In 1969 Bob along with his brother Richard began Romer Brother’s Tree Service that continues today. He was a member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church, an IHSA basketball official for many years and was a lover of his pickup truck, the municipality of Bearsdale and his small farm. He married Dar Armon July 7, 1962 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife, Dar of Decatur; sons: Robert J. “Rojo” (Julie) Romer of Decatur, Michael T. Romer of Decatur and Allen (Cheryl) Romer of Chandler, AZ; daughters: Ann (Steve) Martin of Nashville, TN, and Kathleen Romer of Forsyth; grandchildren: Adrienne and Avery Martin, Alex and Sam Romer, Nikki and Caitlyn Rambo, Brooke, Emily and Grace Romer, and Kennedy and Drew Flesner; great grandchildren: Jonah and Owen Lyon. Bob is also survived by his siblings: Joan (Forrest) Sycott of Decatur, Tom Romer of Mt. Pulaski, Jim Romer of Springfield, Steve “Kibby” Romer of CO, Dick (Barbara) Romer of Springfield and Joe (Emily) Romer of CO; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Bob’s life will be at 9:30 am Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 4 pm Friday, March 4, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; vigil prayer service will be at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Illinois Down Syndrome c/o Team Alex Romer, Mt. Pulaski Athletic Program or Care Van Pet Program.
A lifetime Cub fan, Bob attended the divisional playoff game last fall when the Cubs beat the Cardinals to win the division. It was his greatest day!!
The family of Robert L. “Bob” Romer is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Bob Romer: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2TW7TN7KGFWTQ4BL
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