Article: Merle Romprey, 75, left mark as firefighter, coach, 'people person'

Melanie Creamer news assistant
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
05-11-2007
Merle Romprey, 75, left mark as firefighter, coach, 'people person'
Byline: Melanie Creamer news assistant
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL & STATE
Memo: lead obituary

KENNEBUNK --

Everyone called him "Romp."

Merle Romprey, who died Wednesday at 75, served 23 years with Kennebunk Fire Rescue and owned Romp's Rubbish Removal. He was remembered Thursday by family and friends for his devotion to the fire squad and willingness to help others. He joined the department in 1960. Fire Chief Stephen Nichols said he would drop everything to answer a fire call.
"He was devoted to helping the department and the people in town," ...

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