Funeral services for Beau Romstedt, 31, rural Douglas County, will be at 2 pm Friday at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene, 1470 N. 1000 Rd., with Pastor Mark Halford officiating, Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, after a stop at the dirt track in Vinland. Beau died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at 3:57 pm, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born Apr. 10, 1985, in Lawrence, the son of Randy and Connie French Romstedt. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 2004. Beau owned and operated New Era Roofing since 2009, and also began Romstedt Acquisitions last year. He enjoyed riding his Harley, motocross racing, and going on spontaneous vacations with his wife and children.
Beau met Niki eight years ago, and they were married Aug. 8, 2015. She survives of the home. Other survivors include sons Cash James Romstedt of Frontenac, and Kaleb Gardner of the home; his parents, Randy and Connie Romstedt, Baldwin City; a brother, Brodie Romstedt, Baldwin City; a sister, Brijette Pena, San Diego; two grandmothers, Marjorie French, Baldwin City, and Donna Romstedt, Wellsville; mother-in-law Trish Eckart, Topeka; and father-in-law Chris Eckart and wife Delaine, Topeka. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Richard French and Jack Romstedt
Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 5-7 pm.
Beau’s free spirit will ride on forever.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Beau was my son Yancy’s good friend and I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times…he was a wonderful person with so much to give. We are deeply saddened by this devastating tragedy. Our hearts cry for his family…
Connor and family, You are all in my prayers and may God strengthen you going through this time of loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Prayers and sympathies go out to you Niki and to all of Beau’s family. You have an amazing amount of support. Lean on everyone you need to. Hugs hugs hugs!!
I can’t imagine your pain, my prayers are for all his family to find strength to go forward with his memory in their hearts.
I am so sorry, Randy – you and your family and Beaus family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the Peace that only He can.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys, Niki, and they always will be. Praying you all find the strength to move forward. We will miss you Beau but you will forever be in our hearts! #Forever357
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for all the hearts broken. Gods strength for the days ahead.
Sorry for your loss,prayers to the family and friends…
So Very Sorry.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family!
Randy and family So sorry for the loss your are going through. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Sorry for your loss.
I’m very sorry for your loss, my prayers and condolences I send.
To the whole family. My thoughts are for each of you and prayers for peace and strength to help you all get through the next days and weeks
From Joann Wyrick…. I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Randy, there are never words adequate. I am SO very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and for your family.
So, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
Very sorry for your loss. Niki I have been keeping you and you family in my thougts.
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Beau had a goal in life and it was starting to come together. So sorry for everyone involved. Sad Day
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m so deeply sorry for the unbelievable loss you have all endured. You are all in my heart and in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss we send our love and sincere condolences to you entire family
I am deeply saddened by Beau’s passing and am truly sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you must be going through. I have such fond memories of Beau and Clayton growing up together. Beau will be greatly missed and never forgotten by so many. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family.
Connie and family-
I have such pleasant memories of Beau from elementary school. Always happy. Infectious grin which I can still picture to this day. Just a great kid to be around. I can’t even begin to imagine the loss your family is experiencing. Please accept my sincerest condolences and sympathies. I am so sorry.
So sorry for your loss praying for your family. I know he will be greatly missed. If I can help you in any way please let me know. I enjoyed him so much when Charlie had the cookout that night he was a wonderful person. You are in my prayers. remember the good times.
We are very sorry for your loss!
My heart is with the entire Romstedt family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss.