Paul Romberger

Paul E. Romberger, 91, of West Lawn, passed away in his sleep at home on Monday, April 15, 2019. Born in Tower City on January 24, 1928, he was the son of the late Harry and Nora (Reightler) Romberger. After his mother died he was sent to the Bethany Orphanage until he ran away. Paul played the guitar and sang songs in harmony with his late wife Edna (Petsch)Romberger. One song that they often sang so beautifully was "The Little Green Valley". He also composed some songs. Paul was an avid hunter and sports fan, especially of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and Penn State football. He also played basketball in high school at William Penn High School. He served in the United State Navy from 1944 until his discharge in July 1946 as a 3rd Class Petty Officer in Okinawa. He worked several jobs over the years-he sold Hoover Vacuum cleaners(thus giving the name "Hoover"), worked in a beer store stocking and selling beer and maintaining their laundry and finally he finished cement.
He is survived by 4 sons Robert L. Romberger, husband of Stephanie J. of Reading; William H. Romberger, husband of Liz R. of Robesonia; Michael J. Romberger of West Lawn; and Leroy P. Romberger of West Lawn; 2 daughters Theresa A. (Romberger) wife of Helmut Espig of Mechanicsburg and Rita M. (Romberger) wife of Robert Burk of West Reading; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna (Petsch) Romberger, his son Richard M. Romberger; 2 brothers David Romberger and Leroy Brown and 1 sister Dorothy Mae (Lorio)Bomberger. When his mother died in 1931, the children were sent to the Bethany Orphanage. His sister Dorothy Mae Romberger was adopted by Ed and Frances Lorio. His brother Leroy was adopted by Daniel K. Brown and Rhea Heydt in 1932.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights Monday, April 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Paul L. Jones will officiate. Interment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Navy will follow in Spies-Zion Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Monday 1:00-2:00 pm. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com