Obituary
Ronald Rome, age 66, passed away November 7, 2022, at his home in Hays, Kansas following a courageous battle against cancer.
Ron was born May 18, 1956, to Pete and Patricia (Gardner) Rome in Garden City, Kansas. He was a graduate of TMP-Marian and was the owner of Steel Fabrications, Inc., in Hays.
Ron married Carol Rohr, in 1976, and from this union they were blessed with three children: Jordan, Jarrett and Jenna.
Ron was an avid gardener, fisherman, loved the ocean and spending time with his family, if there was any physicality to a vacation or excursion, Ron was the first in line. Museums, his aquarium, fossils, geology, and astronomy were a few of his passions, but family was his greatest love. Ron was a kind, honest man, father, grandfather, and friend.
Surviving family members include: Carol Rome, son: Jordan Rome, daughter: Jenna Rome Darrah, granddaughters: Camdyn Darrah and Caelyn Darrah, mother-in-law: Lillian (Gerstner) Rohr, all residing in Hays. Brothers: Joseph (Anna Mae) Rome, of Holcomb, KS; Mark (Sue) Rome, of Phoenix, AZ; Patrick (Liza) Rome, of El Paso, TX; Timothy (Irene) Rome, of Garden City, KS; Gary (Lisa) Rome, of Woodlands, TX; sisters: Ann Marie Jones, of Lansdowne, VA; Marilyn (Alex) Vest, of Palmer Lake, CO; Teresa Rome, of Colorado Springs, CO; and Lea Rome, of Goodland, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Jarrett, his father and mother, brothers: Nicholas and Paul, and father-in-law: Julius J. Rohr.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th Street, Hays, KS 67601, inurnment will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Hays. Ron's family will also receive guests on Monday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.
Memorial Visitation will take place Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7:00 PM at Brocks's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.
Memorials are suggested for Masses, or to be used at the discretion of the family.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Services
Memorial Visitation Sunday
November 13, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601
Combined rosary and vigil service Sunday
November 13, 2022
7:00 PM
2509 Vine Street
Hays, Kansas 67601
Memorial Visitation Monday
November 14, 2022
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church (Kansas)
Mass of Christian Burial Monday
November 14, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church (Kansas)
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