In loving memory of

Jerry Romine
July 7, 1959 - June 11, 2011

Following a heroic battle with lung cancer, Jerry Romine, 51, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at his home with his wife Chris by his side. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Saturday, June 18th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. There will be no formal services. Mr. Romine's body will be cremated per his wishes. Memorials have been established to the Henry County Health Center for the Infusion Therapy Department, and for an education fund for his children. Born July 07, 1959, in Monmouth, IL, Jerry was the son of James and Mildred (Yeager) Romine. He spent his formative years in Monmouth where he received his education. He married Joyce Meyer in Monmouth in 1983. The couple later divorced. In 2003, he married Chris Nau in Burlington. For many years, Jerry provided cleaning, maintenance skills and custodial services to the 1st Federal Savings Bank, the schools in the Henry County area, and many businesses. For the past four years, he was employed as a maintenance technician for Greenway Apartments in Burlington. Jerry was a skilled carpenter and woodworker. He excelled in building and remodeling and could fix anything. He played the guitar and mandolin and sang country western music his entire life. He performed with his family and friends in Illinois and Iowa. He loved to go fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. His greatest enjoyments were his children. His dream was that each of them would have a happy and successful life. He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends. Jerry is survived by his wife, Christy Nau of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two daughters, Julie Romine of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Melissa Romine of Mt. Pleasant, IA; one son, Joshua Romine of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two brothers, Jim Romine of Davenport, IA, and Ronnie Romine of Maywood, MO; four sisters, Cheryl (Lee) Lucas of Monmouth, IL, Carol Stein of Kirkwood, IL, Connie (John) Christofferson of West Burlington, IA, and Nancy Wickes of Moberly, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Pam Lehmann.

Tributes

charles vickie ridgeway - June.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"we are sorry to hear of your loss. we have you in are thoughts and prays .GOD BLESS AUNT JO CHUCK AND VICKIE"

Patty Hotle Dearlove - June 15.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Dear Chris, May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time. Please know how very sorry I am for the loss of your dear husband and how I will pray for additional strength for you in the days to come. With deepest sympathy, Patty Hotle Dearlove"

Judy Richardson - June 15, 201.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris & family, You don't know me but Jerry is related to my late husband Kenny Richardson. Spent many times listening to Jerry and his family play and sing music over the years. I had lost track of him and am so sorry for your lose. God bless you and yours while you deal with your lose. His sisters can tell you who Kenny was. God Bless, Judsy"

Barb Solheim - June 14, 2011 a.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris, you have been in my thoughts since I heard about Jerry. I know it is sad and hard to lose a love one. Just remember he is in your heart and memories forever. Thoughts and prayers are with you."

Tammy Carlson - June 14, 2011 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris & family,We are so sorry to here of the loss of Jerry.He was a great husband,father,& friend.If you need anything we are a phone call away.Love Tammy,Chancelor,Buxton,Kinzer&Rayce Carlson"

Barb Glendening - June 14, 201.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm here whenever you need me. Love you, Barbie"

Teresa Olinger Allen - June 14.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"My deepest sympathy to Jerry's family and friends. I knew Jerry many years ago and have thought fondly of both him and his family. Prayers be with you. Remember Jerry with joy and a smile. May he always be alive in your memories. Teresa and Jerry Allen"

Julie D. - June 13, 2011 at 06.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet Jerry, Chris may you and your family find comfort in knowing he is in a place without the pain and suffering. He will always live on in your hearts. You're in my prayers."

Mel - Arbor Court - June 13, 2.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in your time of need."

Norma Lewis - June 13, 2011 at.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Chris, You are in my thoughts. May the good memories you share with Jerry carry you through the sad times."

Wendy - June 13, 2011 at 09:59.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Jerry was a great friend and co-worker who will be greatly missed. I really enjoyed working with Jerry. He was a wonderful person who would do anything for anyone. My heart goes out to his family. God Bless. Wendy Schulze & Family"