Larry Adam Roman
Big Rapids –Larry A. Roman, Age 70, of Big Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was born March 4, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, the son of Adam and Frances (Serbal) Roman. Larry graduated from Johnstown Pennsylvania High School in 1957 then onto University of Pittsburgh Johnstown on a basketball scholarship. He later transferred on scholarship to Bucknell University where he played Division I Basketball and earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, following college Larry played Semi-Pro Basketball.
His professional positions included Chemical Design Engineer at Celanese Corporation, Cumberland, Maryland, District Manager and Manager of manufacturing at U.S. Steel, Pittsburgh, PA and Circleville, OH, Financial Consultant for Pliant Plastics, Muskegon, MI.
He moved to Big Rapids for Chrysler as CEO of Evart Products which was then acquired by Textron.
He then served as director of Manufacturing and International Technology for Textron at Trenton Chemical, Sandusky Vinyl and Michigan City Plastics, retiring in 1999.
Larry served an eight year term on the Ferris State University Board of Trustees as member and chairman. He was a lifetime member of Who’s Who Worldwide Registry of Business Leaders, a member of Bucknell Engineering and Alumi Association Board of Directors, Education Committee and Automotive Marketing Council of the Societies of Plastics Industries. Larry served on boards of directors of numerous service, Chamber of Commerce, church, hospital and chartiable organizations. He was a lifelong avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Above all, Larry was a follower and man of Jesus Christ.
He and Jacqueline (Korber) were married April 20th, 1963 in Johnstown, PA. Larry is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, three children, Robyn (Ken) Saladin, Larry Jr. (Shelly) Roman, and Scott (Angie) Roman. Eight grandchildren: Paige, Alex, Luke, Anna, Bradlee, Douglas, Chelsea and Adam. Two great grandchildren: Thatcher and Bela. Brother Dave (Pat) Roman and Joanne (Peter) Todorich. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Adam and Frances (Serbal) Roman and grandchildren Marshall Lee Hawkins and Courtney Marie (Hawkins) Conley.
Funeral Services will be Friday 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Larry’s family will greet friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be at Highland View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran School or miCares Animal Rescue Fund.
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Aunt Jackie, Robin, Larry, and Scott and families,
My sincerest sympathies to all of you. I have so many great memories of Uncle Larry. A very generous and loving man. He was an outstanding father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, ucle, and husband. He will be truly missed.
I am sorry I was unable to attend the funeral with my commitments at home. I am there is spirit and all of you are in our prayers.
Take of yourselves and let the love of family, the memories of Larry, and God’s grace get you through this difficult time.
-Dave, Karen, Dawson, and Kendall.
Dear Jacqueline and family,
I was very sorry to read of the loss of your dear Larry. I can empathize with you, having gone through a similar situation. It is certainly a heartbreak that no one else can say they know exactly how you feel. Please be assured that your healing process will be very personal, but many of your loved ones can help you to carry your burden.
(mramach continued)
The name Larry and Dave Roman are very familiar to me and my family here in Johnstown. I graduated as Marjorie Pavlik from JHS in 1962. My sister Pauline was in the class of ‘59 and my brother Arnie in class
of 1960. Of course, I remember the guys as baketball stars, and always as upstanding young men.
Reading of Larry’s accomplishments in his secular life, can only give one a glimpse of what a loving husband, father, grandfather and family man he must have been.
I married my late husband Ken Ramach in June 1963. We had 3 children and have 8 grandchildren now. The Romans probably knew Kenny and his brothers from the West End–Mike, Jr., Richie, and Larry. They probably all stole apples from the same tree.
How fine to know that Larry was a spiritual man, also.
I know God cares for us and will remember our loved ones in the resurrection. I would be very please to send you a small brochure that helped me to cope with the loss of my husband and brightened my outlook for the future when death, our great enemy, will be a thing of the past.
Once again I extend my heartfelt sympathy on behalf of myself and my family.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Pavlik Ramach
ramach411@aol.com