Mass of Christian burial for Leon A. Romme, 77, Lawrence was held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, St. John Catholic Church in Lawrence. Leon passed peacefully March 1, 2023, at LMH Health in Lawrence.
Leon was born September 2, 1945, in Victoria, Kansas, the son of Ray and Magdalena (Kuhn) Romme.
Leon began working for EMR, Inc. as a Project Manager in 1991 in Lawrence until the company transferred him to Fort Worth, TX. in 1997. Upon his retirement in 2016, Leon and Jolene moved back to Lawrence to be close to family.
Leon was proud of his service as a United States Marine and served during Vietnam. He was his son’s and their friend’s Biggest Fan. He was extremely proud that his two sons had the opportunity to play for the storied Lawrence High Football program.
He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed NASCAR, playing cards and dominos, wood working and yardwork. He was very proud of his lawn!
His passion for dogs was evident with his three Boxers (Buster, Gordy & Deuce) which gave him joy. He was a reader and loved and practiced his Catholic Faith.
Leon married Jolene Steinbacher on September 18, 1971, in Great Bend, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Bradley and Brett Romme both of Lawrence, KS, his sister Dolores Schmeidler of Hays, KS; several brother-in-law’s and sister -in-law’s and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Paul Schmidtberger who helped raise him, his brothers, Robert, Thomas and Donald; his nephews, Steven Schmidtberger and Thomas Romme, Jr. and several brother-in-law’s and sister-in-law’s.
Leon loved his immediate family, his extended family, and his friends. There is nothing he would not do for them when someone was in need.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at Great Bend Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the United States Marines.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. John Catholic Church or to Wounded Warrior Project and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
To watch the Mass of Christian Burial, please click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/pygGTZGuZzY