Sunday, August 16, 2009

Romain Herbert Rismiller (July 4, 1919 - August 12, 2009)

Mr. Romain Herbert Rismiller age 90 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday August 12, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born July 4, 1919 in Versailles, Ohio the son of the late Gustav & Elenora (Sander) Rismiller and was raised in the North Star area growing up on the family farm. He worked for Dayton Power and Light for 26 then worked for Uhlmans Department Store. He was a Veteran of World War II from 1942 to 1945 serving in the Army Air Corp 90th Bomb group called the Jolly Rogers in the South Pacific. He was and avid bowler and horseshoe pitcher, his hobby was gardening and he was a diehard Reds fan. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife: Charline (Weidner) Rismiller of Greenville; Sons: Jerry L. Rismiller of Arvada, Co., Alan K. Rismiller of Greenville; Daughter & son in law: Jolene K. & John Hangen of Arcanum; Grandchildren & spouse: Stacey L. & Steve Gellner of Hilliard, Ohio, Emily A. Rismiller of Columbus, Ohio, Jessica, Jayme, & Jenna Hangen of Arcanum; Great Grandson: Braden Gellner; Sisters & brother in law: Joan Sellman of Green Valley, Arizona, Kathy & William Cromwell of Greenville; & numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Sunday August 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Samuel Hoeflich officiating. Burial will be on Monday August 17, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Greenville Cemetery new section. Family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard transportation vehicle fund.