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Thomas J. Romer

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[November 14, 2017]  MOUNT PULASKI - Thomas J. Romer, 85, of Mount Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Decatur.

Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday November 2, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski.

Rosary:  3:15 p.m. at the funeral home

Service: Friday, November 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Mount Pulaski.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mount Pulaski

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Thomas J. Romer, 85, of Mount Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Decatur.

Tom was born on August 31, 1932 at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, to Roman C. and Dorothy (Davis) Romer and is a graduate of Mount Pulaski High School and Western Illinois University. He is survived by his sons Thomas Romer of Mount Pulaski, and Timothy (Bethany) Romer of Heyworth, and his two grandsons Timmy and Alex Romer.

Tom is also survived by his siblings, Joan Suycott of Verona, WI, Roman “Jim” Romer of Springfield, Steve “Kibby” Romer of Dillon, CO. Richard “Dick” (Barbara) Romer of Springfield,and Joe (Emily) Romer of Pinecliffe, CO.

Tom married Marietta McCue of Elkhart, on September 26, 1966 and was happily married to her until her passing on June 30, 2013. Tom is also preceded in death by his parents, infant son John, sister Lynne Baylis and brother Robert “Bob” Romer.

 

After high school, Tom served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. Tom was a proud citizen of Mount Pulaski and was an active member and one time commander of the American Legion Post #447 and served several terms on the Mount Pulaski School Board. He was also an Eagle Scout. An avid supporter of the arts, Tom played trumpet in area community bands and was instrumental in reviving the Mount Pulaski Community Band. He was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church. He was most proud of his Dixie band The Vinegar Hill Brass. Tom also loved the Chicago Cubbies and passed this passion down to his sons.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday November 2, 2017 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mount Pulaski. A rosary will be recited at 3:15 p.m. prior to visitation. The funeral will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Mount Pulaski. Burial will follow at Mount Pulaski Cemetery where full military rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Illinois Down Syndrome c/o Team Alex Romer, The American Alzheimer’s Association, American Legion Post #447, or Mount Pulaski Community Band.

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