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William Romel Obituary
He was born on October 22, 1953, to Sylvester and Josephine (Mulka) Romel of Hawks. He worked most of his life on the family farm, and later on as a lumberman. He was a very hardworking man with a strong work ethic. In his free time, he enjoyed polka dancing, shooting pool, and singing in the church choir.
He is survived by two daughters, Chandra Romel of Richland, Washington and Haley (Shaun) Brown of Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren, Abel, Greysen, Elias, and Brooks Brown; sisters, Fran Morgan of Hawks, Irene(Dan) Momrik of Posen, Lucia(Jimmy) Bruski of Posen and brothers, Richard(Sue) Romel of Posen, Stephen(Peggy) Romel of Posen, Phillip Romel (Savena Pozantides) of Alpena, and James(Kathy) Romel of Rogers City as well as a dear friend of over 30 years, Kathy MacArthur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Josephine, sister Mary Jane, and brothers, Sylvester Jr. and Paul.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of McWilliams Funeral Home.
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WILSON
September 10, 2025
i got to meet Bill the weekend before Thanksgiving 2023 we ate And talked together
An accident put him where he did not wanna be He told me "i wanna go home!" As a man of FAITH he is home NOW Yes resting in PEACE
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