Passings: Stanion Wholesale Electric's Mike Romme
Stanion Wholesale Electric’s Mike Romme, one of the best-known electrical executives in the Kansas/Kansas City area electrical market, passed away on March 4 in his hometown of Kingman, KS. He was born on No. 8, 1966, in Junction City, KS. He was the son of Donald Michael and Drusilla Brantley Romme.
Romme was VP of Vendor Relations for Stanion Wholesale Electric Co., Pratt, KS. According to his obituary, “Mike lived a life anchored in faith and service. He was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, and he proudly served on the board of The South Central Community Foundation. He also dedicated time volunteering with the Kansas Special Olympics, where he brought encouragement, compassion, and positivity to every athlete he met. His college years with the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity gave him friendships and memories he cherished throughout his life.
"Mike was also a passionate sports fan. He proudly cheered for his beloved Kansas State Wildcats, and he was an unwavering supporter of Kingman athletics. You could always find him on the front row of Kingman Eagle football, basketball and baseball games, cheering, encouraging the players and supporting the community he loved so much. Mike had a special gift for guiding and inspiring young people. He loved coaching youth football and poured his heart into helping kids learn the game, gain confidence, and feel supported.”