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; sons: Robert J. “Rojo” Romer, Michael T. Romer and Allen Romer; daughters: Ann Martin, and Kathleen Romer; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jonah and Owen Lyon. Bob is also survived by his siblings: Joan Sycott, Tom Romer, Jim Romer, Steve “Kibby” Romer, Dick Romer and Joe Romer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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; sons: Robert J. “Rojo” Romer, Michael T. Romer and Allen Romer; daughters: Ann Martin, and Kathleen Romer; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jonah and Owen Lyon. Bob is also survived by his siblings: Joan Sycott, Tom Romer, Jim Romer, Steve “Kibby” Romer, Dick Romer and Joe Romer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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; sons: Robert J. “Rojo” Romer, Michael T. Romer and Allen Romer; daughters: Ann Martin, and Kathleen Romer; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jonah and Owen Lyon. Bob is also survived by his siblings: Joan Sycott, Tom Romer, Jim Romer, Steve “Kibby” Romer, Dick Romer and Joe Romer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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; sons: Robert J. “Rojo” Romer, Michael T. Romer and Allen Romer; daughters: Ann Martin, and Kathleen Romer; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jonah and Owen Lyon. Bob is also survived by his siblings: Joan Sycott, Tom Romer, Jim Romer, Steve “Kibby” Romer, Dick Romer and Joe Romer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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