Obituary of Keith David Roemer

Keith David Roemer 66, of Dudley, Massachusetts died from the natural progression of Alzheimer's Disease on April 29th, 2020 at The Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center, Charlton, Massachusetts. Mr. Roemer was a devoted and loving father who leaves his daughter Kaitlyn Roemer of Attleborough, Massachusetts, a brother, Dale Roemer and his wife Sharon of Dudley, Massachusetts and a sister Karen-Beth Gillon and her husband Ken also from Dudley. Mr. Roemer's son Kirk Roemer and Mr. Roemer's brother Curtis Roemer predeceased him. Mr. Roemer leaves a large extended family including nieces, nephews and their families. Mr. Roemer was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Albert H. Roemer and Frances (Potter) Roemer. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1971 and earned a BS degree in biology from Clark University in 1976. He worked for Factory Mutual Global Insurance Company for 33 years as an engineer educator in the International Training Division. He conducted safety training for industrial settings around the world. Mr. Roemer was a devout Christian and cherished his church communities at the Union Church of South Foxboro, Massachusetts and The First Congregational Church of Dudley, Massachusetts. Mr. Roemer was an avid hiker, often walking eight to ten miles a day. After his retirement in 2012, Mr. Roemer volunteered at Borderland State Park in Easton, Massachusetts where he assisted with trail maintenance and other projects. Mr. Roemer loved gardening and grew produce for family and friends throughout his life. The Roemer family wishes to thank personal care attendants Donna Sari and Randy Kolodziej of Elderwood Home Care and the staff of the Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Union Church of South Foxboro Guardians Men's Group 384 South Street Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035. A memorial service celebrating Keith's life will be private in Corbin Cemetery Corbin Rd. with Rev. John White officiating .In the meantime, Keith's family invites those who loved him to visit his tribute page at bartelfuneralhome.com.