Obit for ONKEN, Romaine P. (Romie) (b.1934 d.2005), Murray Co., MN
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Submitted: February 2005
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Mr. Romaine P. (Romie) Onken, age 70, of Waupaca, Wisconsin formerly of 
Fulda passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 at Crystal River Nursing 
Home in Waupaca, as a result of a fall on ice. Mr. Onken was born in 
Fulda, MN on July 26, 1934; e was the son of the late George and Grace 
Onken. He graduated from Fulda High School and attended Mankato State 
University and Augusburg College. He married Leona (Onie) Greenfield on 
April 17, 1955 and they were about to celebrate 50 years of marriage. 
He worked for Firestone, U.S. Oil and for the last 25 years in the 
antique business. They lived in Neenah, Wi for 30 years before retiring 
to Waupaca in 2000. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. 
He loved his family, everyone he met, sports and antiques. He is survived 
by his wife, Leona "Onie" Onken, Waupaca, WI; three children: Kim (Jim) 
Elvecrog; Tom (Michele) Onken; Amy Kron; four grandchildren: Anne, Jane, 
Kathryn and Karim; a brother, Ray Onken, Ottertail, MN; a sister-in-law, 
Christine Onken, Cherry Hill, N.J. He is also survived by any nieces and 
nephews. Romie was preceded in death by a brother: Douglas and two 
sisters: Lily and Ellen. A Memorial Service was held in the sanctuary 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca, WI at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 
19th, with Reverend Dr. Charles Tews officiating. In lieu of flowers, 
a memorial has been established for the Crystal River Nursing Home where 
he was compassionately cared for the last weeks of his life.