Romaine Determan

Romaine Determan 80 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Koronis Manor in Paynesville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ron Dockendorf officiating. Burial took place in the St. John the Baptist Parish Cemetery.
Romaine was born on October 25, 1934 in Melrose, MN to the late Fred and Pauline (Weinmann) Determan. He grew up in the Swanville area where he worked for many years on his grandmother and uncle’s farm. He later began working for the Hanson Silo Co. out of Lake Lillian, MN for 12 years constructing silos. Romaine was also employed at Larson Boat Works in Little Falls, MN where he retired from in 2000. He was united in marriage to Leslie Ramsey on April 11, 1981 in Little Falls, MN. Romaine was an avid card player, he also enjoyed fishing, shaking dice, and listening to country music. He was the kind of guy that loved to socialize with friends and family and just truly enjoy himself. Romaine was a very good hearted man that did not have an enemy in the world. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Romaine is survived siblings, Eugene (Jane) Determan of Moorhead, MN, Ione Hoskins of Brainerd, MN, Donna (Allan) Warzecha of Holdingford, MN, Lorraine (Austin) Symalla of Cold Spring, MN and Mary Ann Wessel of Milaca, MN; step-children, Tyler (Jody) Ramsey of WA and Dean Ramsey of Little Falls, MN; and 30 nieces and nephews.
Romaine was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Pauline Determan; wife, Leslie Determan; brother, Kenneth Determan; and step-son, Scott Ramsey.