Theodore Romack

Theodore "Ted" Romack 92, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord at 11:11 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014, surrounded by his family. Ted was born in Decatur on November 20, 1921, to the union of Sidney and Maban (Howard) Romack. The family moved to Bement, IL in 1927.
Ted married Frances M. Lewis on August 10, 1943. He retired in 1980 as the Superintendent of Vehicle Maintenance after 34 years with the US Postal Service in Decatur. Ted served his country in the US Navy during W.W.II, participating in the battle for Iwo Jima. His ship was at the island during the historic flag raising. Ted was advanced to MOMM 1/c prior to his discharge from the service in January, 1946. He was a member of the US LST Association, NARFE, and an active member of Prairie Avenue Christian Church. He enjoyed homebuilding, reading, poetry, photography, bowling, and popcorn-making.
Ted is survived by his wife, Frances of Decatur; sons Stephen (Mary Gail) of Springfield and Donald of Peoria Heights; daughters Susan (Michael) Oyler of Decatur and Karen (Steven) Meador of Otis, OR. Also surviving are six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.
A celebration of Ted's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2014, at Prairie Avenue Christian Church. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, IL at 2:30 p.m. Friday with full military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Prairie Avenue Christian Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.