PRORODEO Sports News - March 7, 2025

know it is a privilege." The funeral service is planned for March 15 at the Miller's Horse Palace in Billings, Mont. HERSCHEL ROMINE PASSES AWAY Herschel Romine, who competed at the 1959 NFR, passes away Herschel Romine, who competed in calf roping at the inaugural National Finals Rodeo in 1959 in Dallas, Texas, passed away on Feb. 12 in Gravette, Ark. He was 96. In 1959, Romine finished sixth in the NFR average and 16th in the final world standings. Romine replaced Don McLaughlin, who finished the regular season in eighth place. Romine had a solid NFR, placing second in Round 2 (14.6 seconds) and Round 6 (15.4 seconds). Romine was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Coal County, Okla., to John Tom and Myrtle Hudson Romine. The oldest of four boys, he grew up working on ranches and learning to be a cowboy. He married Lou Ellen Kem per on Aug. 15, 1948, in Big Spring, Texas. Romine spent his adult life as a professional calf roper, a cotton farmer and a cattleman. His joys in life were his family, good horses, tall cotton and good cattle. Romine as sured his place in heaven by following Christ in baptism. Romine was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tom and Jack Romine; and granddaughter, Beth Romine. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Lou; his children, Bill (Phyllis) Romine, Sue (Larry) Eaton, and Jan Romine; four grandchildren, Bill (Mi chele) Romine, Debbie (Matt) Coffey, Tammy (Shannon) Eaton, and Kelly (Mitchell) Hankins; 10 great-grand children; five great-great-grandchil dren; and one brother, Gary (Christy) Romine.

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