Bernard (Ben) J. Roemer, 83 of Austin, Ky., passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Ky.
He was born October 30, 1938 in Wabasha, Mn. to Lloyd and Christine Roemer. He joined the Army Reserves in 1957. In October 1961 he was called to active duty with the 32 nd Red Arrow 2 nd infantry during the Berlin crises at Fort Lewis, WA as a SP4. He was a proud member of the American Legion and Veterans Administration. He farmed in Austin, Ky., for 40 years and 21 years on Pepin Hill in Wabasha Co., Mn., which was in the Roemer family for over 100 years. On June 4 th , 1960 he married Shirley Ann Russell at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lake City, Mn.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Ann Roemer; four children: Jaime (Kay) Roemer, Pamela (Rockie) Short, Benji Roemer and Bence (Bridget) Roemer; seven grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; three sisters: Marcia (David) Meyer, Penny Priefert and Joanie Passee (Larry Anderson); two brothers; Larry (Jean) Roemer and Bob Roemer.
Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central at a later date. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.