R. Kenneth Romberger

R. Kenneth Romberger obituary, Harrisburg, PA

R. Kenneth Romberger

R. Romberger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg on Feb. 18, 2026.
HARRISBURG - Ralph Kenneth Romberger, age 91, of Harrisburg, PA and formerly of Millersburg died February 17, 2026, at Harrisburg Hospital.

He was born on June 26, 1934 in Millersburg, PA the son of the late John W. and Sadie (Shelley) Romberger.

Ken was married to Shirley (Lubold) Romberger for 67 years.

He was a 1952 graduate of Millersburg High School, and he retired as shoe pattern designer from Kinney Shoe Company. Ken enlisted and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

For over twenty years he and his wife enjoyed spending their winter months on Marco Island in Florida.

He was a member of St. Thomas U.C.C., Linglestown, a member of Susquehanna Lodge No. 364 F&AM, Millersburg, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Millersburg Forest No. 125, the Harrisburg Consistory AASR, and the Upper Dauphin Shrine Club.

In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by his daughter Tammy Miller and her husband Dennis, Jr. of Harrisburg, a granddaughter Brittany Miller of Harrisburg, and great-grandson Brysen Hunter Matter.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Alice Deitrich and Mary Engle, and brothers Asa, Ira, John, and Joseph Romberger.

A private graveside service was held at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax. A memorial service at St. Thomas U.C.C., Linglestown will be announced at a later date.

The family requests that memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas U.C.C., 6490 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112.

Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.

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