Robert G. Romell, age 80 of Adams, WI died Sunday, February 8^th, 2004 at the Adams County Memorial Hospital in Friendship, WI.

Masonic Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home & Crematory in Friendship. Final interment will be at the New Rome Cemetery.

Robert (Bob) was born February 4, 1924 in Saint Paul, MN, the first son of Louis and Catherine (June) Romell. The Romell family moved to their farm in Easton Township in October 1931. He attended Jackson School and Adams Friendship High School, graduating in 1942. After graduation Bob farmed until 1947 when he was hired by the CNW Railroad as a fireman. His employment was interrupted when he was called to serve with the Heavy Motor Company, 1^st Calvary of the United States Army. Following his military service he returned to his employment with the CNW Railroad.

Bob married Elizabeth (Betty) Wolf on June 4, 1955 after which they moved to Milwaukee. His daughter Carole was born there on October 25, 1958. Milwaukee was home to the Romell family until 1970 when he was "set-up" as Railroad Engineer, which required a move to Adams County.

Bob left the CNW Railroad in 1990 to spend his retirement traveling to Europe and Florida to visit his daughter and grandson and by taking antiquing trips with his wife Betty. He was kept very active by his interests in gardening, rock and antique collecting and talking local politics with friends. Bob took great pleasure in the "Yesteryear Fair" that he and his family held as a fund raiser for the Adams County Historical Society.

He was Local Chairman for the UTU and served multiple terms as a member of the A-F Area School Board. He was also a member of the Adams County Planning and Zoning Board, the Midwest Tool Collectors Society, the Geological Society and the Adams County Historical Society.

Bob’s first priority and love was for his family. He will be remembered for his love for his family (the whole bunch), his ready smile, his quick wit and sense of humor, his kind and giving nature, and his willingness to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother (Ralph – WWII)

Survivors:

Wife: Elizabeth Romell – Adams, WI

Daughter: Carole (Leo) LaForge – Cedar Rapids, IA

Brother: Kenneth (Doris) Romell – Adams, WI

Brother: Louis Romell Jr. – Bradenton, FL