Garrick P. Roemer

September 30, 1994 - May 4, 2014

Age 19, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was born September 30, 1994, in Bellevue, NE, the son of Ronald P. and Catherine M. (Brady) Roemer. Garrick our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Although, we have lost a part of what makes our hearts whole with his passing, he will live on in our memories and through those whose lives he touched. His comedic and sometimes off-color personality will permeate our thoughts forever. (And he wouldn’t have it any other way!) Dearest Garrick, We will miss and cry and laugh for you every day. We promise to stay strong in order to honor your life and your memory. We are so proud of you in the relentless effort you put into accomplishing your dream of running track for the University of Michigan. Now, sadly it is time to stop running and be at peace. Please know son, that you have forever touched all those around you and that your brothers and sisters from the Saline Track Team will carry your spirit with them each day. And hold in your heart the knowledge that your siblings who were fortunate to have you as their big bother, protector and confidant, will stay strong and live as I know you would want, without regret. We love you my baby and you will always be my “little buddy” Until we can hold you again, Mommy & Daddy. Survivors include his father Ronald Roemer, his mother Catherine Radovich, his step-father Milan Radovich, and his step-mother Stacey Roemer. Other survivors include his sister Carisa Roemer, brother Connor Radovich, brother Ian Roemer, brother Drew Roemer, brother Regan Radovich. In addition he is survived by his grandfather Ronald K. Roemer, grandmother Cynthia Davis, grandfather Rodney Davis, grandmother Vida Radovic, grandfather Frank Credit, grandmother Gail Credit, and great-grandfather Justo Dumlao. Garrick was preceded in death by his grandmother Carole Roemer, and grandfather Zivko “John” Radovic. Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Saline First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle and Rev. Laura Speiran officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family and Saline Area Schools have established a fund in Garrick Roemer’s name to fund a track scholarship and suicide prevention education. Donations can be made to Saline Area Schools-Garrick Roemer Fund or to the University of Michigan Depression Center Education Program. http://umgiving.org/GarrickRoemer Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Thursday, May 8, 2014 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. In addition, there will be a Tribute to Garrick’s Life and Track Vigil held at the The Saline High School Track and Field Stadium on Thursday, May 8, 2014 starting at 9:00 P.M. The family of Garrick invite you to celebrate his life. To sign Garrick’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI.