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Ray Romo Obituary
Romo, Ray
Fortified with the Sacrament of Holy Mother Church, Friday April 22, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Frances Romo (nee Matthews); loving father of Michelle (Steve) Hieger, Linda (John) Thomas and Deborah (Ron) Medley. Dear Grandfather (Poppo) of Lauren Hieger, Michael (Erin) Hieger, Carolyn (Kevin) Davis, Katherine Thomas (fiance' Jack Brinton), Matthew Thomas and Joseph Medley, lll. Great-Poppo of Evelyn, Lila, Charlie and Marianne. Dear brother of the late Ruth (Edward) Fishburn. Our Dear Uncle, Brother-in-law, Cousin and Friend to many.
Ray was a graduate of the Missouri School of Mines-Rolla. His was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (TKE). He continued to serve on the TKE board after graduation. Ray served in the US Army as a Lieutenant. Ray worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Laclede Steel. Ray taught at Washington University in St. Louis. He was a longtime member of Norwood Hill Country Club. He volunteered for Meal on Wheels and the American Cancer Society. He played volleyball and walked with the Mall Walkers. Ray and his wife traveled throughout the world during their lifetime.
He was a strong family man. He guided his family with his positive attitude, kindness, soft stern way, a warm smile, a true gentleman. He always attended his grandchildren's events.
Services: A private memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church in Kirkwood, MO, followed with a celebration in honor of Ray's life. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles, Central Institute of the Deaf in St. Louis or the American Cancer Society. www.boppchapel.com
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Constance M Bickel
May 6, 2022
Comdolences to the Romo family. Ray was a friend of many years.
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