Chris Romeo
Aug. 3, 1952 – Oct. 24, 2025
Chris James Romeo, 73, of Sweet Home, passed away Oct. 24, 2025.
He was born Aug. 3, 1952, to Irene Luellen (Murphy) and George Romeo in North Bend.
His family moved to Lebanon when he was 5, he lived there until he graduated.
Chris remarried in 1983 to his beloved wife, Karen. They loved canoeing at Foster Lake, hiking, and vacations at the coast. He enjoyed watching all OSU sports and MLB, especially the Dodgers.
He joined a city “A League” softball team in Corvallis, which won a city title a few years later.
Chris worked at Videx in Corvallis for several years before taking a job at OSU Housing and Dining Services. After working there for 15 years, he retired and they settled in Sweet Home.
He is survived by his wife Karen; daughter Katrice and her mom Debbie; step-daughter Corinna Dwan; one granddaughter; brother Ron (Karen) Romeo; and sister Cathie (Mike) Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; uncles Dave Hinderlie and Jim Murphy; and aunts Nita Hinderlie and Helen Murphy.
A private celebration of life gathering will be held for his family and closest friends. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.