Romaine Utke Obituary
The memory of Romaine Utke of Shawano, Wisconsin, who passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Baumgartner and Esther Baumgartner (Fritz); her husband Lester Utke; her sons, Robert and Randall Utke; her children-in-law, Delphine Utke and Richard "Rody" Rodefer; her siblings, Donald Baumgartner (Rita), Bud Baumgartner (Jane), Carol Drake (Charlie), Eldine Darrow (Edgar) and Ruby Gast (Hugo); and her brother-in-law Bob Dayton.
She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Stoehr (Bun) of Shawano, Rick Utke (Betty Kaliebe) of Shawano, Marsha Rodefer of Shawano and Jodi Sommer (Ted) of New London; her grandchildren, Chad Stoehr, Trisha Ondik (Tracy), Sydney Utke, Bryan Utke (Nikki), Beth Ann Thompson (Kim), Rebecca White and David Rodefer; her great grandchildren, Brady, Isabella, Brystol and Tessa; her siblings, Darlene Dayton and Delmar Baumgartner (Melba); and her daughter-in-law Sharon Utke. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
