Charles Roum

Charles Roum

January 04, 1936 - January 17, 2026

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Verona - Charles O. Roum, “Chuck,” was born on January 4, 1936 on the family farm near Cambridge, WI.

He attended Smithback Rural School, Cambridge High School, and graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in Physics and Mathematics. He later earned his Master’s Degree from UW-Milwaukee.

He was a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard from 1954-1968, retiring at the rank of Captain.

He taught high school Physics and Mathematics for 32 years, with 31 of those years at Verona Area High School.

He was an active member of St James Lutheran Church for 62 years, serving on a variety of committees, teaching Sunday School and adult Bible Study classes.

Chuck married Marilyn Vasby on January 5, 1957 and together they were married for 69 years. They have one daughter, Marcia.

After retirement, Chuck and Marilyn enjoyed golfing and traveling. They traveled extensively with family and friends, visiting over 15 countries together.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughter, Marcia, two grandchildren, Sarah (Mike) Mani and their children, Curtis and Laina, and Nathan (Megan) Brue and their children, Emma and Harper, as well as nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Chet and Edna Roum, his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Dewey Sallstrom, and his brother, Steven Roum.

A Visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Dr, Verona, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5-7pm.

The Memorial Service will be held at St James Lutheran Church, 427 S Main St., Verona, on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11am with a visitation before the service at 9:30am.

Memorials in his honor may be made to St James Lutheran Church or to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. To view this obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Verona Chapel
220 Enterprise Drive
608-845-6625

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Wed Jan 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. James Lutheran Church • 427 S Main St, Verona, WI 53593
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Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Susan ansay
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Mr. Roum was kind and made you love math and science. He was one of my favorite teachers. I had visited him and mrs. Roum at noel manner. It meant a lot to me to tell him what he meant to me.
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Mike Jacobs
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Former student. One of many fond memories. While teaching us in a windowless room, if we got too noisy, he would turn the lights off. That would get us to stop. Long before cellphone flashlights..
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Arlys Nilles
Friend •
Chuck served on the board of directors of our condo association. I looked to him for his wise counsel. I have missed both Chuck & Marilyn since they moved to Noel Manor. Memories are a way of holding on to those we love.
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Lu
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"Uncle Chuck" (to our kids) will be missed. We're so grateful for the long hours... driving to Nebraska to be involved in the lives/activities of our family.. not to mention the personal tutoring that helped our kids 'survive' advanced math. (It always seemed to make more sense when he explained it : ) We'll be forever grateful for his life. See you on the 'other side'...
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Danford Bubolz
Friend •
I first met Chuck & Marilyn, as neighbors down the street. At a time the neighborhood was organizing to present info on how the property across from our homes might be developed. For reasons unknown, I was chosen as the "spokesman" for our group. At a meeting held at the Roum's home. (I think everyone stepped backwards when question was asked to step forward to volunteer. Nevertheless, what ensued was a wonderful friendship with both Chuck & Marilyn until I moved away, only to reconnect years later at St. James Church. Two if the best people one can ever know. Sadly, I also know the tragedy that Parkinson's afflicts; having lost a paternal grandfather, my father, an Aunt to it, and as my brother currently suffers from it. GOD bless him and his family.
LC
Linda Coons
Classmate •
While in high school in the mid 1980’s, I worked at a tiny restaurant called the Feeding Station in Verona. Mr. and Mrs. Roum would come on the nights we served the open-faced hot beef sandwiches. They were always so kind and humble, and I always enjoyed their weekly visits. It is a fond memory I hold of Mr. Roum. Linda Coons

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