Theodore A. Romig, 76 of Gilman, died Sat.,
Oct. 9, 2010 at the Palliative Care Unit at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. He was born
on Dec. 14, 1933 in Canton, WI the son of the
late Glenn and Marie (Pickering) Romig. His
family moved to Gilman when he was a young
Store for 72 years.
Ted graduated from Gilman High and later
married Doris Kolecheck on Aug. 4, 1956. He
also entered the National Guard with a tour in
Ft. Lewis, WA. Ted returned home and has co-
owned Romig’s hardware since. He also was a
strong member of his community. Ted was on
the village board and serving as president,
was a member of the Gilman Lions Club, the
Gilman CBA, the parish council and many
other community organizations. He Loved to go
to work, give back to his community in public
service and people in general. Ted also
enjoyed going to his cabin and many trips to
Denver.
Ted is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris
of Gilman, two children, Sandy (Jerry) Sromek
of Gilman, Gregg (Shannon) Romig of
Highlands Ranch, CO., five grandchildren,
Megan and Bryce Sromek and Tyler, Coner
and Madison Romig, his brother Darrell (Barb)
Romig of Gilman and sister Marilyn (Roger)
Newman of Gilman. He is preceded in death by
his parents, his sister Nancy Dodge and
grandson Garren Romig.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 at Saints Peter and
Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. Father John
Long will officiate. Burial will follow at the Parish
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Church with a vigil at 8. The
Gilman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated.