Obituary for Carol M. Roemer

CAROL M. ROEMER

Carol M. Roemer, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.

Born May 8, 1947 in Brookville, she was one of 12 children born to the late Frank R. and Martha E. (Hacker) Schmid. She was a graduate of the former Brookville High School, and was a lifelong resident of Franklin County.

On April 22, 1969 she was united in marriage to William Roemer, and he survives.

Carol was retired from Sperry Rubber & Plastics in Brookville, where she had worked for many years.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, and was known to be a fantastic pie baker.

Besides Bill, her husband of nearly 51 years, survivors include five children; Rose (Ray) Boggs of Metamora, Steve (Kim) Roemer of Brookville, Scott (Lisa) Roemer of Connersville, Sheila (Buddy) Crank of Laurel and Donnie (Faith) Roemer of Brookville; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Barbara Nichols of Riley, Ohio, Shirley Marr of Okeechobee, Florida, Marilyn Anderson, Frances Watson, Wanda Monroe, Vickie Cooper, and Katherine Schmid-McGlaughlin, all of Brookville, two brothers, James Schmid of Winter Haven, Florida, and Mike Schmid of Everton.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Claudia Schmid, a brother, Richard ‘Dick’ Schmid, a great-granddaughter, Zoey; and her in laws, Cecil and Nadine Roemer.

A celebration of life has been held for family and close friends. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carol Roemer, everyone is encouraged to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family via www.phillipsandmeyers.com .