Obit: Romig, Barbara L. “Barb” (1939 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Romig, Wood, Beck, Skabroud, Hayes, Hendricks, Jans, Handel, Pecinovsky, Isenberger

----Source: THORP COURIER 09 Dec 2020

Romig, Barbara L. “Barb” (2 May 1939 – 4 Dec 2020)


Barbara "Barb" L. Romig 81, of Gilman passed away Friday December 4, 2020, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born on May 2, 1939, in Gilman to Willard "Bill" and Mathilda "Tillie' (Wood) Beck. Shel was a 1958 graduate I of Cornell High School. Barb married Darrell Romig on November 7, 1959, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell, I WI. Barb met Darrell at a dance at Koolmo's Club and I Ballroom in Gilman.

After marriage I they lived and worked all their lives in Gilman. Barb and Darrell along with Ted and Doris Romig owned and operated the Gilman Theater from 1955-1988. Barb was the lady selling tickets at the box office. She worked at the "ice cream lady" as she served ice cream cones and malts to thousands of customers.

Barb enjoyed and was involved with many community activities including, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, CBA, Bowling League, Red Hats and Homemakers. She also volunteered her time as a driver for the Gilman Ambulance for 19 years.

Her greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially teaching them how to play poker.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Darrell, children: Fred (Cheryl) Romig, Lynn (Chris) Skabroud all of Gilman and Joan (Pam Hayes) Romig of Eau Claire. Grandchildren are Derrick Romig, Jason (Kendra) Romig, Shelby (Wade) Hendricks, Kendall (Ryan) Jans, Camryn Skabroud, Dana (Julian) Handel, Jamie (John Pecinovsky) Isenberger, Dawn Romig. Great-Grandchildren are Rayanna, Cayden, Ethan, Abigail, Ella, Kaelyn and Hayden.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Ken.

A funeral mass will be held Friday .December 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Gilman. Visitation will be Thursday December 10, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at the Gilman Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to service at the church. Plombon funeral service assisted the family.