Mary Helen (Young) Roembach
September 21, 1931 ~ January 7, 2022
Mary Helen (Young) Roembach, 90, of Cheney, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, from complications of a stroke suffered on New Years Day. Born to George Milton Young and Violet Fern Young, she lived in Concordia, Kansas until age 7 when her family moved to Wichita. Mary graduated from East High in 1949 and magna cum laude from Wichita University in 1953. She married her college sweetheart, George Edward Roembach in 1951. When Ed returned from his military service in Korea, they moved to Kingman where Mary was an elementary school teacher. They subsequently moved to Cheney where Mary taught school for another year and Ed continued in the family banking business. Mary and Ed were married 63 years until his death in 2014.
Mary was a very social person with involvement in Rainbow Girls, bridge clubs, Alpha Tau Sigma (now Delta Gamma), PEO, WSCS, EHU, UMW and more Bible studies than can be counted. She was a Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader and Sunday School teacher for many years. Mary was the sole female school board member in Cheney for several years and the City Librarian for 17 years. She loved giving programs to women’s groups and was known as a great cook. But most importantly, she was known for her faith in the Lord, her love of her family and friends, and tenderly caring for her special needs son.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, sister Pat Knauss, and husband Ed. She is survived by her son Craig of Wichita, daughters Cindy (Russell) Brewer of Woodward, Oklahoma, and Mary Pat (Rodney) Pitts of Wichita, 6 grandchildren and their spouses, 2 step grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. Private burial arrangements have taken place. A celebration of Mary’s life will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Cheney United Methodist Church. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of the Cheney Golden Age Home, Mom loved each of you. Also, special thanks to Tiffani and Tal at Good Shepherd Hospice. Memorials can be sent to the United Methodist Church in Cheney or the Cheney Golden Age Home. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West Chapel.
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Craig, Cindy and Mary Pat: What wonderful memories of your mother and family I have. We grew up in a neighborhood where we knew we were welcome in any house at any time. Mary was a special lady that will be greatly missed. You all have my prayers and love. Dianne Branine Kellison
Mary will always last in my memory as a mentor, example and friend. She had a beautiful smile, a wonderful laugh, and a positive spin on just about every little hiccup in life. I treasure the years she was my adult Sunday School teacher. She helped me grow in my walk with the Lord. I am saddened to lose her, but glad she is enjoying an eternity basking in the glow from the Throne of Heaven. Karen Lowery
What a beautiful person your Mom was! She was one of the kindest, most welcoming people in Cheney. At the Dove she was always gracious & happy & always had that beautiful smile for everyone. She was so special & will be missed by so many. All my thoughts & prayers, Pam Tiemeyer
So many fond memories of Mary. She was a dear neighbor and family friend. Hugs and prayers to the family. Just imagine the party they are having in heaven though!
A lovely Christian lady who always had a smile to share. She cared about her church family, students, community and her love for her family clearly showed. I had the privilege of knowing her and her family, and children, exceptional people.
Cindy and Mary Pat…how sorry I was to read of the passing of your mother last January. She was a very special person, more meaningful in my life than I ever expressed to her. I remember when she was on the Board of Education while I was a teacher and counselor at Cheney and how I admired her quick wit and thoughtful deliberation of what was then very important decisions. I even remembered her graduation speech where she declared that no one would remember anything she said that day! I am so sorry for your loss…it is a loss of a very special lady who made a difference in the world. I feel privileged to have known her.
Cindy, I was sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. A fun and faith-filled lady. You, Mary Pat, and Craig are on my mind.