Kenneth Romine, 81

Kenneth Romine, 81, of Rutland, passed away, at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus. Born March 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Otillia Bickar Romine. He retired from the R.C. Cola Company after 60 years of service and he was also a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his children, Annette Russell, of Middleport, Bernard Romine, of Rutland, Larry Romine, of California, and Tina Watson, of Bidwell, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one on the way, a sister, Alice Plantz, of Middleport, and brother, Melvin (Jesse) Romine, of Groveport, Oh., and Ernest Romine, of McArthur, Oh., and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Lambert, and brothers, Robert and William Romine.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later time and date. The Cremeens-King Funeral Home, 800 West Main St. Pomeroy, has been entrusted with Kenneth’s arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensking.com