Edward J. Rometti

Edward “Ed” J. Rometti, age 76, of Gaastra, MI, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1944 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Herman and Joan (Hoinowski) Rometti. He attended and graduated from the Iron River Schools, with the Class of 1962. Ed married Dorothy “Dottie” Blashka on August 31, 1963 in Manassas, VA and the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2013. He was employed in the construction industry for 45 years, prior to his retirement. Ed was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River and Labor Union #1329. He enjoyed spending time at camp, hunting, fishing, watching the Packers play and NASCAR racing. He is survived by his wife, Dottie; daughter, Kelly (David) McCabe of Manitowoc, WI; brother, Marvin (Sharon) Rometti of Iron River, MI; brothers-in-law, Dan (Connie) Blashka, Dick (Mary) Blashka, and Mike Martin; sister-in-law, Carol Blashka; grandchildren, Jessica (fiancé Jake Fuller) McCabe and Justin (Alison) McCabe; great grandchildren, Zoey, Kaden, Corbin, and Andrew; nieces, nephews, extended family, many great and special friends, and special nephew, Ryan Blashka. Ed was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Joe and Marie Blashka; nephew, Stephen Rometti; niece, Becky Blashka; and sister-in-law, Shelly Martin. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:45am at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral service will follow at 12:00pm with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to officiate. At the request of the family and the funeral home, masks are required and please respect social distancing. Per Ed’s request, the dress code for the service is blue jeans and flannel shirts. Due to Covid, there will be no luncheon to follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edward J. Rometti, please visit our flower store.