of Fremont Died Friday November 8, 2013
in Lexington, NE.
Al was born November 30, 1928 in Sutton, NE. to Leonard and Lydia 'Klein' Roemmich. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953 with the 7th Army, B-Battery, stationed in Landshut, Germany.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Bourke on September 12, 1953 at St. Joseph Church in York, NE. Al was employed by Nebraska Public Power for 42 years and initially worked as a lineman in various towns in Nebraska. He was the local NPPD manager in Walthill, Scribner and Rushville, NE. He retired in 1991 when he and Betty moved to Fremont. While in Scribner, Al served as the school board secretary, secretary to the Chamber of Commerce; he also served on the Industrial Development Board; and the Low Income Housing Board. He was also the American Legion Commander for two years.
Al was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and American Legion Post 20 both of Fremont. He also belonged to the Fremont Golf Club and was involved in a bowling league and volunteered at the Low Income Ministry.
Survivors:
Son David and wife Chris Roemmich of Lexington, NE.
Daughter Cheryl and husband Robert Vannoy of Fremont
Grandchildren Nicole and husband Blake Thorell, Curtis and wife Skyler Roemmich, Tiffany and husband Mitch Denker, Austin Roemmich, Jason Vannoy and Alicia Vannoy.
Great Grandchildren Jayden and Tyler Thorell.
Brother Leland and wife Darlene Roemmich of Gilcrest, CO.
Sister Norma and husband Ken Pingry of Hastings
Sisters-in-law Betty Struss of Juniata, NE; Thea Roemmich of Saronville, NE.;
Virginia Roemmich of Mead, CO.; and Sister Aidan Bourke, OSB of Yankton, SD.
nieces and nephews
Al was preceded in death by his wife Betty in November of 2010, parents, Brothers Cleo, Phil and Darrell, a sister Verdilla Stevens, two infant brothers, and an infant granddaughter.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Fremont Honor Guard. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 7pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A wake service will be held on Monday at 7pm also at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Bourke-Roemmich Scholarship at Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Lloyd and Nona Wiese
Scribner, NE Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Our sympathy on the lose of your Dad. We did not hear about his passing until it was too late to attend the funeral or we would have been there. Al and I had many good years together at NPPD when he was my boss. And I was always caught up in his many community activities. We had some really good times. And I have many good memories.Cindy Phillips
Pueblo, CO Monday, November 11, 2013 Dave and Cheryl and families,Our greatest sympathy go to all of you, Uncle Al was always very special as well as a very kind and compassionate man. If it wasn't for mom needing help at this time, we would definitely be there.
Our prayers are with you.
Love
Cindy and Stan Phillips and family
Randy Watson
Denver, CO Monday, November 11, 2013 Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.Randy & Verla Watson
Lynn McGrath
Cedar Bluffs, NE Monday, November 11, 2013 David and Chris - I'm so sorry to hear about Al. I feel very honored to have known him, even if it was just for that short time. He was one of my favorite residents and I enjoyed our daily conversations. He really impacted my life with his kindness and that warm, caring smile. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to you both and the rest of the family. He was a great man.LeRoy Poppe
Scribner, NE Monday, November 11, 2013 We are sorry to hear of the death of Al. We always enjoyed visiting with him and Betty. She was taking chemo when I was and we also saw them at the chiropractor. We also saw Al around Fremont after Betty was gone. He was special. May your memories bring you smiles and God give you comfort and peace.With sympathy, Janis and LeRoy Poppe