Howard “Jack” Roemer
July 2, 2024 at 4:31 p.m.
Howard Edward ‘Jack’ Roemer, age 87, of Thomson, Illinois died peacefully Tuesday, June 25 at Select Specialty Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children.
Born September 1, 1936 in Brookville, he was the youngest of three children born to the late Howard W. & Nora M. (Spenny) Roemer. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and served proudly until his honorable discharge.
A native of Brookville, he graduated from the former Brookville High School with the class of 1954, and continued his education at Ball State University where he earned his BS in Education, later earning his masters degree from Northern Illinois University.
On June 14, 1959 he and the former Sue ‘Analyn’ Stockberger were united in marriage and she survives.
Jack spent his career helping boys and girls of all ages as a counselor and teacher for 48 years. Following his passion for sports he coached basketball, football, track, baseball and cross country for 50 years as well. He loved to teach and help those around him and he found a career that allowed him to do just that, spending his life changing others.
He was devoted to church all of his lifeand shared those values with his family. He spent every morning strengthening his faith with his wife, reading the bible together, and praying for those around them. In the restlessness of retirement, he followed his passion in the church and became an ordained minister and led family services through conference calls over the last seven years, something he greatly looked forward to every Sunday. He spent most, if not all of his time, with familyand was a loving, caring, honorable and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A family man to his core, Jack leaves to cherish his memory; his wife of 65 years, Sue ‘Analyn’; three children, Phyllis (Chris) Harris of Mulberry, Florida, Eric ‘Rick’ (Elaine) Roemer of Rensselaer, and John (Debbie) Roemer of Manville, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, Jason (Kelsie), Nate (Anna), Kaitlynn, Nicholas, Isaac, Kayley, Ryan, Josh, Calvin, Aydan, Zandar; 8 great-grandchildren; Harper, Mila, Avery, Donna, Elise, Maesie, Elizabeth and Luke; as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
Family and friends may visited from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb will officiated the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Roemer family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Howard Edward ‘Jack’ Roemer, age 87, of Thomson, Illinois died peacefully Tuesday, June 25 at Select Specialty Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children.
Born September 1, 1936 in Brookville, he was the youngest of three children born to the late Howard W. & Nora M. (Spenny) Roemer. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and served proudly until his honorable discharge.
A native of Brookville, he graduated from the former Brookville High School with the class of 1954, and continued his education at Ball State University where he earned his BS in Education, later earning his masters degree from Northern Illinois University.
On June 14, 1959 he and the former Sue ‘Analyn’ Stockberger were united in marriage and she survives.
Jack spent his career helping boys and girls of all ages as a counselor and teacher for 48 years. Following his passion for sports he coached basketball, football, track, baseball and cross country for 50 years as well. He loved to teach and help those around him and he found a career that allowed him to do just that, spending his life changing others.
He was devoted to church all of his lifeand shared those values with his family. He spent every morning strengthening his faith with his wife, reading the bible together, and praying for those around them. In the restlessness of retirement, he followed his passion in the church and became an ordained minister and led family services through conference calls over the last seven years, something he greatly looked forward to every Sunday. He spent most, if not all of his time, with familyand was a loving, caring, honorable and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A family man to his core, Jack leaves to cherish his memory; his wife of 65 years, Sue ‘Analyn’; three children, Phyllis (Chris) Harris of Mulberry, Florida, Eric ‘Rick’ (Elaine) Roemer of Rensselaer, and John (Debbie) Roemer of Manville, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, Jason (Kelsie), Nate (Anna), Kaitlynn, Nicholas, Isaac, Kayley, Ryan, Josh, Calvin, Aydan, Zandar; 8 great-grandchildren; Harper, Mila, Avery, Donna, Elise, Maesie, Elizabeth and Luke; as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
Family and friends may visited from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb will officiated the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Roemer family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
Paid obituary.