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Fort Wayne,
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“Ken was my Boy Scout Master at Concordia Grade School. He was also a committeeman. We learned a lot from him. I worked at Frank & Joey's Gulf on...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Vic Duesel - Stoughton, WI
“DEAR MARY ANNA,
YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. FOR SOME TIME I HAVE CONSIDERED YOU A FRIEND. PLEASE KNOW YOU CAN CALL ME ANYTIME TO...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: ELAYNE - FORT WAYNE, IN - FRIEND
“Kevin, we are sorry to hear about your loss. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, my friend.
Patrick and Mary Smith
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3 of 10 | Posted by: Patrick and Mary Smith - IN
“We're sorry to hear of your loss. Denise, I think of you whenever Kevin comes to call on Rex. God will bring you happy memories to ease the pain...Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Dr Rex and Carla Flenar - IN
“Always will remember his 'upbeat' look and character.
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Mr & Mrs Norman Atz - Fort Wayne, IN
“Kenny was the best of the best....when I managed the Pine Valley location he was such a pleasure to work with and very helpful....He will be missed...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Kent Miller - Fort Wayne, IN
“Kenny was the best of the best....when I managed the Pine Valley location he was such a pleasure to work with and very helpful....He will be missed...Read More »
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Kent Miller - Fort Wayne, IN
“My deepest sympathies are with all Ken's family and friends. Ken will be truly missed.
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Steve Shappell - Kuwait - Friend
“Anne,Kevin&Marita, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken and all of you have become good friends. Thanks For all the...Read More »
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Arden Shanks - Friend
“I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Ken. He was fun to work with and a such a gentleman.
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Mona Lane
Kenneth L. Roemke, 78, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012. Born in Ft. Wayne, Ken was a Korean War Veteran and had been a steamfitter with Local Union 166 for 42 years, retiring in 1994 and at D.O. McCombs for 11 years. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church; American Legion Post 82; Commander of the Korean War Veterans Association Indiana Chapter #1; and past Secretary and Treasurer of Local Union 166. Ken also had been a foster parent to 125 children. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anna; son, Kevin (Marita) Roemke of Ft. Wayne; daughters, Denise Lucas of Wakarusa, IN and Laura (Jim) Smith of Wilmington, NC; 14 grandchildren; nine and a half great-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann in 1983; parents, Walter and Louella Roemke; son, Scott Roemke; daughter, Diane Brown; and brother, Don Roemke. Funeral service is 10 am Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8811 St Joe Road with calling one hour prior. Rev. John Stube officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to Ascension Lutheran Church, Camp Lutherhaven or Korean War Veterans Association Indiana Chapter #1. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
