Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Romzek, Raphael Charles April 16, 2017
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HE MINDEN CITY HERALD Page 2 Thursday, April 20, 2017
Raphael Charles Romzek
August 30, 1955 - April 16, 2017
Raphael Charles Romzek, age 61, of Traverse City, passed away calmly and 
peacefully on Easter Sunday morning on April 16, 2017 at Munson Hospice 
House in Traverse City, Michigan, after a brief illness.  He was the 5th of 
seven children, born on August 30, 1955 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to Irvin 
and Ernestine Romzek. He married Cathy Klee on June 26, 2006.  He attended 
St Mary Catholic School in Parisville.  He graduated from Ubly Community 
School in 1973.  Raph worked for Bob Smith Builders in his early career and 
more recently with Easting Construction, Traverse City, Michigan, until his 
death.  He enjoyed his children, grandchildren, wood, golfing, sitting 
around campfires, deer hunting, sports, quiet time, nature, and the cabin in 
the woods.  He will be missed by all those that loved him with special 
mention to Bob Smith.  Thank you to all that brought him comfort in his 
final days.  From his siblings, He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.  Raphael is 
survived by his wife, Cathy; one son, Andrew (Alicia) Romzek, Cedar; two 
daughters, Tracey (Rick) Hitz, Bay City, and Lisa (Travis) Chinoski, Port 
Austin; five grandchildren, Bella and Ben Romzek, Carter Glaza, and Sydney 
Hitz, and Savannah Chinoski; five brother, Art (Marlene) Romzek, Daniel 
(Susan) Romzek, Michael S. (Margaret) Romzek, Isadore (Marian) Romzek, 
Timothy (Marlene) Romzek; one sister, Marie (Paul) Heilig; several nieces 
and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Raph was 
preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Ernestine Romzek; in-laws, 
Raymond and Donna Roberts; and his Godfather, Charles Knoll.  In keeping 
with Raphaels wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be a memorial 
service in celebration of his life at a later date at the cabin in the woods 
during the warmth of summer.  Memorials may be made to any Hospice of your 
choice.   Published THE MINDEN CITY HERALD Page 2 Thursday, April 20, 2017



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