William Romoser 04/24/2020

William Vincent Romoser, age 87, of River Falls, Wisconsin, died on April 24, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living in Woodbury, Minnesota. Bill was born the son of Vincent and Grace (Buerstatte) Romoser on May 22, 1932 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He was an excellent athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. After graduating from Fort Atkinson High School, his football coach encouraged him to attend Wisconsin State College-Platteville. He attended one year, then was drafted into the army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. Upon his return, he attended Stout State College (now UW-Stout), where he played football, baseball, was the first president of the Chi Lambda fraternity on campus and majored in Industrial Arts. Bill met his future wife, Dot (Belisle) Romoser, at Stout, and they were married on August 22, 1957 in Menomonie. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Denver in 1962. Bill was a professor and Assistant Dean of the College of Education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He was a proud Falcon sports enthusiast. In later years, he was active in pickleball in River Falls and Yuma, Arizona. Bill was a dedicated member of the River Falls United Methodist Church. He was a mentor, woodworker, and an incredible Grandpa. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Dot (Belisle) Romoser. He is survived by daughters, Mary Romoser, Ruth (Rick) Berken, and Martha (John) Arlandson; grandchildren, Vincent Berken, Maxsen Berken, Jacob Arlandson, Billy Arlandson; and many other relatives and friends. Private services for the family will be held. Memorials may be directed to the William and Dorothy Romoser Scholarship Fund at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Cremation Services were provided by Bakken-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services.