Vera Romblom

Vera Marie Romblom, of Waukesha, died on October 17, 2010 at her home at the age of 86.  She was born on September 14, 1924 in Mackinaw City, Michigan the daughter of Howard and Clara (Johnston) Smith.  She graduated from Mackinaw City High School in 1942.  She married Larry Romblom in 1943.  She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Milwaukee, WI.  She has served as a member of the Christian Education Board, Deacon Board, Sunday School teacher and treasurer.  She was also a member of Linda Lodge and the Swedish American Historical Society.  From 1968 to 1987 she worked for Century Fence as an executive secretary. She was the blessed mother of two boys, Edward (Esther) and Raymond (Linda).  Grandmother of David, Erica, Emily, Michael, Andrew and Eric and step-grandmother of Jeff and Elizabeth Walker.  She is further survived by other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Larry on November 11, 1992 and brothers James and Earl.  Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 20 from 5:30 pm until the 8:00 pm funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.  The Rev. Michael DeLong presiding.  Interment will be held at Pinehill Cemetery in Cheboygan, Michigan.  Memorials are appreciated to the Evangelical Covenant Church, 7727 W. Center St. Milwaukee, WI  53222.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.