Carol Ann Romanuk

Carol Ann Romanuk, age 84, of Cedarville, Michigan, died October 15, 2019, in Cedarville. She was born May 27, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Cassius Clay Lowers and Geraldine (Pace) Lowers. Carol grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, until her family moved to Averill Park, New York. She attended Averill Park High School. Her family moved back to Dearborn and Carol worked at a restaurant at the age of sixteen. She then went to work as a “car hop” at the Sip ‘n Nip Drive-In restaurant, on Telegraph Road in Dearborn. There she met the owner, Theodore K. “Ted” Romanuk. They married on August 15, 1953, in Cedarville. Ted and Carol worked together at the Sip ‘n Nip until it was razed to construct a new south bound Telegraph Road. The family then moved to their home in Cedarville. Together they operated two barber shops and a beauty salon on the former Kincheloe and Raco Air Force Bases. After some years, they returned to their home in Dearborn. About 1966, Ted built a new bar and restaurant in Dearborn Heights, Three Kegs Round. Together they operated this business until Ted’s death in 1972. Carol continued in that business for a few years before selling. She eventually moved back to Cedarville and bought the former Hessel Bay Inn. Carol was a tireless energetic worker. Carol enjoyed being outdoors, playing cards, doing crafts, and gardening Carol is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Lyle) Williams of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; son, James G. Romanuk of Cedarville; daughter-in-law, Debra Romanuk of Fowlerville, Michigan; grandchildren, Kimberlee (Jason) Fultz, Michael Williams, Kyle (Andrea) Romanuk, Wendy (Steve) Leach, Jaclyn (Nathan) Zrenchik, Paul Reed, Warren Romanuk, and Amelia Romanuk; great grandchildren, Veronica, Eli, Will, Natalee, Lyla, Jon, Libby, Josie, Matthew, Morgan, Nic, Marlaina, Zeke, Mackenzi, TJ, Morgan, Samantha, Coty, Nick, and Logan; sisters, Joyce (Paul) Slimmon of Pennsylvania, and Donna Leach of New Jersey; and sister-in-law, Shirley Lowers of Oklahoma. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Romanuk; sons, Timothy K. Romanuk and Theodore K. “Chip” Romanuk; granddaughter, Renee Diane Romanuk; and brother, Cassius “Bud” Lowers. Interment and Graveside Service will be at Cedar Cemetery in Cedarville, next summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Cove Assisted Living Community, P.O. Box 580, Cedarville, MI 49719.

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Carol Ann Romanuk

May 27, 1935 - October 15, 2019