Lee K. Romsos, age 79, of Cameron, WI passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born on July 17, 1945 in Rice Lake, WI to Edwin and Caroline (Lundby) Romsos. Lee graduated from Cameron High School in 1963 and went on to UW River Falls, graduating with a Chemistry/Math Degree. After graduation, Lee enlisted in the Army. He served one year as an officer in Vietnam, then served stateside in Colorado Springs. After serving in the Army, he began farming with his brother David and they ran a successful business, Romsos Brothers Farm, until 2018. Lee truly loved working side by side with his brother/best friend. On December 4, 1976, Lee married Susan Olson in Duluth, MN and they raised three daughters together. He enjoyed time traveling with the family to visit relatives, stopping at every historical marker along the way. He was a man of deep faith and tradition who loved his family. Lee had a passion for serving and volunteering. He enjoyed his years serving on the Barron County Board, Board of Directors at Community Bank of Cameron and various committees at Faith Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by his daughters: Andrea (Jason) Allington of Two Rivers, Christine (Ryan) Ebner of Cameron & Mary (Andy) Kochendorfer of Hudson, 8 grandchildren: Sophia & Josephine Allington, Leah, Quinn, & Rowan Ebner & Sylvia, Claire & Calvin Kochendorfer, brothers: Dale (Darlene) Romsos of Okemos, MI & David (Sandra) Romsos of Cameron, sister-in-law: Janet Romsos of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brothers-in-law: Jerry Olson of Vail, AZ & Roger (Melisa) Olson of Cameron. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Arden Romsos, father-in-law: Robert Olson, mother-in-law: Barbara Johnson & brother-in-law: William Olson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28 at Faith Lutheran Church in Cameron with Jane Snowden & Rev. Ned Lenhart officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron & also for the hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Interment with Military Honors will follow the service at Pleasant Plain Cemetery in the Town of Prairie Lake. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

The Romsos family would like to thank the nurses and staff at The Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls for the kindness and respect given to Lee. They are especially grateful to Mary for the six years of care and compassion she gave to Lee. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Karrie and the staff at Lily Hospice in Eau Claire.

Last Update: Oct 23, 2024 9:56 am CDT