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Robert L. ROMER

1936 - 2016

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

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Decatur, Illinois

Robert ROMER Obituary

Name: Prayer Service for Robert L. ROMER
Start: 2016-03-04T21:30:00.000Z
Location: Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home

DECATUR, IL - Robert L. "Bob" Romer, 79, of Decatur, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.

Bob was born June 24, 1936, in Lincoln, Ill., 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, Colo.

Bob was a teacher for 35 years, first in Mason City, Ill., 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 on 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, Ariz.; daughters, Ann (Steve) Martin of Nashville, Tenn., 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 Colorado, Dick (Barbara) Romer of Springfield and Joe (Emily) Romer of Colorado; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Bob's life will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; vigil prayer service will be at 3:30 p.m.

Burial will be at 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 Pet Care Van.

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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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10 Entries

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SwtTina "Curry"

March 26, 2018

I just learned of Mr Romers passing today ... he was the best teacher at Stephen Decatur High School ... he was actually my favorite teacher .. he made class time fun being educated and we all adored him and the Mickey Mouse theme in class ... I was truly blessed to have had him for a teacher ... we really need more like him ... he was truly one of a kind ... gave learning an entirely new meaning ... will forever be in our hearts and our thoughts and prayers are sent to his entire family ...

TINA T

March 6, 2016

I AM DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN THE FACT THAT"ALMIGHTY GOD HAS SENT HIS SON TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED AND COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN".ISAIAH 61:1-2

Wanda Tendick

March 3, 2016

My sincere sympathy to Bob's family and to his siblings.

March 3, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the entire Romer Family, many happy memories of them while attending Mt Pulaski High School, Class of l952.

Carol Harvey Schwandner, Springfield IL

Bud Becker

March 3, 2016

To Dar and your offsprings and Bob's siblings:
This is cousin Bud Becker with wife Kaye and kids in Ohio and elswhere.......we are sooo sorry for your loss. Whatta GUY. He and his cousin Fr Becker had the same first names .....Robert. So as not to confuse, your Bob gave my Bob another name... namely Fr. Bob-ber. We all loved it and so did Fr Bob(-ber).We all had great times together. In fact two of my sons, when they first met your Bob, were amazed he was not Cal Ripkin. So these two guys(my John and Jim) went out at bought a tee-shirt, put Ripkin on the back, gave it and a baseball hat to him ....he wore them both the rest of the day.. So many great times, so great -a- guy all in your family and the Romers.
wunnerful times Bud and family in Ohio
turrilbe loss for all of us

Darryl Mansfield

March 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. He was the best teacher I ever had and most of all a friend.
-Darryl Mansfield

Angel Wolpert

March 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss The Wolpert family of Mt. Pulaski sends our condolences...

Brian Lee

March 2, 2016

Our condolences to the family of Bob Romer. Peace be with you all.

March 2, 2016

To the Romer family, Sure is sad to hear of Bobs passing. I got to know Bob at Western and know jim and Tom Dick very well . Rita and I will keep Bob in our prayers. Larry and Rita Keeley Granger

Chris Ticknor-Cullen

March 2, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Romer's passing. He taught at Stephen Decatur H.S. when I was a student there. I loved his sense of humor, he was always the brightest spot in my day! My most sincere condolences to your family and friends.

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