LYNN S. ROMAS Brazil, IN

Submitted

Lynn S. Romas of Brazil passed away quietly on April 6, 2024 at the home of his brother Bob who was by his side. He was born on July 11, 1950 in Brazil, the youngest son of Kenneth W. Romas and F. Rosalie (McKenzie) Romas. He attended Ashboro Elementary School and graduated from Brazil High School in 1968. In June of 1973 he received his teaching degree from Indiana State University majoring in Biology, later earning his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from DePauw University. In 1988 he obtained his Principal credentials from Indiana State University. While attending ISU, he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Lynn taught Biology at Edgewood and Northview High Schools. He also served as Assistant Principal at Edgewood, Terre Haute South and Northview High Schools before becoming Principal of Northview High School in 1994, he served in that position through 2002, and then again from 2011 until retiring in 2012. He began his position on the Clay Community School Board in 2019 and was currently serving his second term. Lynn was greatly respected in both his personal and professional life.

Besides his parents, he was preceeded in death last June by his wife of 47 years, Julie (Thacker) Romas whom he married August 14, 1976. During those years they loved and supported each other in their personal lives and their professional careers as they navigated through life’s challenges, and were always extremely proud of each other’s accomplishments. Lynn and Julie loved traveling and seeing the world. They took trips to Alaska, Hawaii, China, Italy, and several other European and tropical destinations.

Lynn grew up on the Romas Family Farm in Center Point and attended St. Johns United Church of Christ with his family. Although he didn’t choose farming as a career, he still enjoyed farm life and was proud of the work ethic it instilled in him. He remained connected to the farm by lending a much appreciated hand when time allowed including planting, combining, putting up hay and straw, or bushhogging to maintain the farm. After retirement he enjoyed his routine of eating breakfast with his brother Bob and circle of friends.

Survivors include his brother Bob (Sandy) Romas; nephews Eric (Elizabeth) Romas, Brian (Gilberta) Romas, Kyle Romas; niece Stacie (Romas) Persinger; great-nephew and niece Ethan and Rylan Persinger; brother Jim (Alice) Romas; nephews Dr. Chris (Alyssa) Romas and family, Dr. Matt (Nicole) Romas and family, Brandon (Alicia) Romas and family; his aunt Phyllis Grey; and extended family members, friends and former colleagues.

Donations may be directed to the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, for the Lynn and Julie Romas Scholarship Fund that is being established.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Lynn at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave, Brazil, IN. 47834 on June 22, 2024, from 3:00-6:00 pm with services beginning at 6:00 pm. Post a note of condolence at www.lawson-millerchapel.com