Susie D. Romine

Susie D. Romine, 77, Lapel, passed away Monday September 16, 2002, at the Extended Care Unit of Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on July 2, 1925, in Anderson, Indiana to Milo and Lydia (Sowash) Johnston. She was a 1942 Anderson High School graduate and was a professional musician having played piano in several area bands. She taught piano and organ first at Anderson Music Center and then in her home. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she had been church organist for 35 years. She was the music leader for the Trinity Preschool for over 18 years where she was known affectionately as "Grandma Susie" by all the children. She had her own card ministry that touched the lives of many people and was a member of the American Federation of Musicians. She is survived by four children, James Michael (wife, Kay) Romine of Muncie, Christina (husband, David) Baerncopf of San Ramon, CA, Jeffrey Romine (friend, Cindy Sanders) of Pontotoc, MS, and Leslie (husband, Robert) Breece of Lapel; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many special friends. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 606, Lapel, Indiana 46051 or the Lapel High School Band, 2883 South State Road 13, Lapel, Indiana 46051.

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