Howard L. Romick passed away peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Howard was born to David and Blanche (Meier) Romick December 24, 1939 at his home in Sioux County, NE. The family later moved to the Alliance, NE area. He attended the Alliance School District.
In 1963, Howard was drafted into the United States Army and served his country driving military trucks and training German Shepard dogs. He was honorably discharged in 1965.
On November 20, 1966 he was united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alliance, NE to the true love of his life, Norma Brunkhardt. To this union three children were born.
Howard enjoyed rodeos, horses and livestock. During his younger and single days, Howard competed in the Bulldoging event. Some of Howard's fondest memories were his children competing in 4-H horse and cattle shows. He was very proudful of winning a top Beef Rate of Gain award of putting on 4.9 pounds per day on the steer. Howard also proud fully boasted of the 4-H Horse Show that all three of his children competed in and brought home all championship trophies in all events except for one. Howard's horses were always groomed to the hilt. He was once told his show horses were "spit shined and carried on a cloud".
Although these were some of Howard's most treasured memories, his greatest pride of his life was the deep love he shared with his wife of 57 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandson. They were all the "jewels in his crown".
Howard is survived by his wife Norma, his children Lora (John) Herian, Amy Nielson, and Chris (Leslie) Romick. Survivors also include grandchildren Rhett Herian and fiancée Kelsea Storkel, Jakob (Adriana) Herian, Caleb Nielson and fiancée Shelby Grimes, Kristen Romick and fiancée Dayde Belknap, Bret (Rylee) Schwaderer and great grandson Asher Herian. He is also survived by his sister Phyllis Henkel along with a host of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters, son-in-law John Nielson and granddaughter Kimber Romick.
Memorial services will be Friday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alliance, NE with Reverend Richard Mueller officiating. Burial will be at the Alliance Cemetery with military honors.