Constance "Connie" Lou Romick
Constance "Connie" Lou Romick, 84, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.
She was born March 3, 1941, in Fostoria to the late Alva and Bessie (Johnson) Wilcox. Connie married Robert Higgins in 1960, and they later divorced. Connie met Richard G. Romick, and they spent 13 happy years together. They married January 21, 1999. Richard passed away September 13, 1999.
Surviving are her children, Gary (Richelle) Higgins of Carey, Bryan (Meiko) Higgins of Carey, Patti (Glenn) Higgins of Forest, and Rob (Heather) Higgins of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, David (Jan) Wilcox of Vanlue, Denton (Jean) Wilcox of Vanlue, and Kendra (Michael) Sindelar of New Bremen; and special family member, Darlene Angelbeck; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons, Greg and Terry Higgins.
Connie graduated from Vanlue High School in 1959 and attended beauty school. Connie worked in the food management services in Hancock County and Findlay area until her retirement in 2005.
Connie celebrated her Faith in God at First Christian Church of Tiffin. She was an active member of Kiwanis Manor Senior Citizens Group and volunteered at Bridge Hospice. Connie was known for her amazing baking and cooking skills. Connie loved sharing her talents with everyone, from cookies to strawberry shortcakes, candies, and many other desserts. Connie also enjoyed traveling, hiking in the state parks of Ohio, and taking cruises. She was an avid NASCAR fan. Connie was always the loudest cheerer in the stands for her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. She will be remembered as an amazing woman who was strong and resilient. Connie's love for her family was the center of her world.
Visitation for Connie will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey, Ohio 43316. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Doug DeVos officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Cemetery, 7957 Township Rd 48, Findlay, OH 45840.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made in Connie's honor to Carey High School Wrestling Program.
Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared with Connie's family by visiting
www.stombaughbatton.comPublished by The Courier on Apr. 7, 2025.