Wausau, Wis.- Erma M. Romanowski, 86, of Hurley, died Thursday, July 28, 2011, with her family by her side, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau.      The former Erma DeRosso was born March 20, 1925, in Hurley, daughter of the late John and Theresa (DeRosso) DeRosso. She attended the Cary School and St. Mary's Grade School, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. She was employed as a clerk at Paul's Store in Hurley, worked at Simpson Electric Co in Mercer, Wis., and owned and operated the Cary Tavern in Hurley with her late husband, Frank Suzik, for many years, retiring in 1983.      Erma was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. She loved to sew, and enjoyed going to the casino, playing smear and bingo. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.      She was married to Frank Suzik in 1945 at St. Mary's Church by the late Rev. P.F.Meyer. Frank preceded her in death in 1979.      She was then married to Charles Romanowski in 1983 at St. Mary's Church by the Rev. Joseph Willger. Charles preceded her in death in 1985.      Surviving are a son, Jerome (Ginger) Suzik, and daughter, Loreli (Joe) Potinsky, both of Ironwood; four grandchildren, Jeff Suzik, St. Louis, Mo., Jason (Joy) Suzik, Waukesha, Wis., Chad (Shelly) Potinsky, Allendale, Mich., and Cassie (Corey) Smith, Carol Stream, Ill.; six great-grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Dominic, Emilia, Adalyn and Lydia; a brother, Bruno DeRosso, Ironwood; two sisters, Delia Johnson, Onalaska, Wis., and Rose Obradovich, Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters-in-law, Ann Yale, Chicago, and Margaret Bluse and Irene Rintala, both of Hurley; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.      Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Albino DeRosso; and two sisters, Rita Johnson and Rena Stanczak.      Out of respect for Erma's wishes, cremation has taken place.      Private family memorial services will be held.      Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley.      Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 404 Iron St., Hurley, Wis. 54534.      Erma's obituary can be viewed online and condolences given to her family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.