Betty Eileen Roumell

Betty Eileen Roumell, age 93, loving mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, died peacefully on January 21, 2017 at Hospice of Lenawee. She was born on September 11, 1923 in Manchester, Mich., the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Middlebrook) Fielder. She married Louis Roumell in Angola, Ind., and together they shared 42 years together before his death in 1999.

Betty attended the Springville United Methodist Church for many years. She was a former owner along with her husband, Louis, of the Midway Restaurant and Roumell Dining Room in Clinton. She worked part-time as a sales clerk for Tilton’s Shoe Store in Tecumseh for 40 years. Betty enjoyed baking and without a doubt she cherished her family and every moment she had with them. She is loved and will be dearly missed.

Betty is survived by her sons, Nick (Irene) Karapas of Clinton, Mich., Ted (Jan) Roumell of Rochester, Mich., Harry (Grace) Roumell of Surprise, Ariz., Charles (Kay) Roumell of Brooklyn, Mich., Peter (Colleen) Roumell of Jerome, Mich., Bill Roumell of Brooklyn, Mich., and George (Andrea Raynal) Roumell of Onsted, Mich.; grandchildren, Anne Miller of Saline, Mich., Michael (Cindy) Karapas, Kimberly (Keith) Vince, Jennifer (Brian) Altman, Nadine (Tom) Stinnett, Nancy (John) Denslow, James (Tracy) Roumell, Erin (Kevin) Bohlen, Andrew (Karli Thornton) Roumell, Joshua (Heather Griewahn) Roumell, Chelsea (David Zarr) Roumell, Laura (Corey Wingate) Roumell, Lynsey (Ryan) Elve and Graham (Stephanie Sedlecky) Roumell; great-grandchildren, Max, Joe, Amara, Nick, Nicole, Daniel, Benjamin, Teddy, Matthew, Cody, Sydnee, Dillon, Hope, Chad, Adam, Caitlin, Jonathan, Kyle, Tyler, Michael, Maggie, Warren, Mason and Calen; great-great-grandchild, Wyatt; her sister, Jean Snyder of S.C.; additional daughter-in-laws, Carol Roumell and Julie Russell and many extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis; her grandson, Paul Roumell; her brothers, Cecil, Dick, Everett and Jim; sisters, Mary, Sherry and Pat; and daughter-in-law, Karen Roumell.

Visitation for Betty was held on January 24, 2017 at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service was on January 25, 2017 at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 am until the time of the service. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, Mich.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Springville United Methodist Church or per family wishes.

Condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.