Carlotta Romsos

Carlotta Ann (Tichy) Romsos 86 passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at home on Long Lake with her family at her side. She was born on October 3, 1939 in Black River Falls WI, daughter of Steve and Margaret (Newton) Tichy. Carlotta was raised on a farm, attended a one room country grade school, Loyal High School and University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie where she earned a BS degree in Home Economics Education. She married Eugene Romsos on June 23, 1962. They celebrated 63 years of wonderful marriage last June.
After graduating from Stout in 1961 Carlotta became the Home Economics teacher in Barron WI and taught 3 years while Gene completed his college education at River Falls. She also taught Home Ec. in the Sun Prairie School system. Carlotta often said she should have gotten a degree in packing and unpacking moving boxes as she moved many times for Gene's work.
During her various careers she worked in County Extension (4-H clubs), was an interior designer, owned a marketing company that supplied in-store product demonstrators, owned a party planning/catering business, and managed the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers booth at the WI State Fair for 20 years. She earned and retained the title of "Cranberry Lady" for her exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm about cranberries.
In 1995 Gene and Carlotta purchased 65 acres of land "up north" on Long Lake where they would eventually built their dream home in 2002. Their home on the lake became the gathering spot for many family reunions and celebrations. Together they enjoyed gardening, landscaping, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and water recreation activities along with campfires and picnics. They enjoyed many snowmobile trips including two "out west" near Jackson in NW Wyoming with sons, relatives and friends.
Carlotta is survived by her husband Gene, sons Jeff (Jaime) Hayward, Dale (Carrie) Shell Lake, and Kurt (Linda) Pewaukee, One sister Elvina Thompson Rochester MN. Sister-in-laws Carol Romsos, Barron, Karen Mangelsen Shell Lake, and Marie (Wayne) Romsos Barronett. Seven grandchildren – Sydney, Blake, Zachary, Taylor, Skylar, Morgan and Riley, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents Steve & Margaret Tichy, brother Robert, brothers-in-law Richard Thompson, Calvyn Romsos, and Hank Mangelsen, and Gene's parents Erling & Marie Romsos.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Shell Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Van Beek officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Friday October 10, 2025, at Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake and one hour prior to service at church. Burial will be in the Shell Lake Cemetery.
A Luncheon will follow the graveside service back at Shell Lake United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hunt Hill Nature Center and The International Crane Foundation would be appreciated.
Skinner Funeral Home is serving the family.