Roma was born on October 29, 1911 to Phillip and Emma Cole Mielke in Carter, Wis. She lived in the Forest County area all of her life. In August of 1929, she and Ben Bodoh were united in marriage. Roma was trained as a Civilian Plane spotter during the war. She and Ben operated the Hilltop Supper Club, Wabeno from 1947 to 1966. After they sold the supper club, she worked for Nicolet Country Club in Laona for 12 years and then she was office manager for Cheney's Motel, also in Laona. Her hobbies included embroidery, crocheting, and fishing.
She is the beloved mother of Gordie (Fred) Dittmar, Laona and Phyllis (Dominic) Gallinatti, Milwaukee. She is the dear sister of Icyl Thurber, Laona; Marge (Ken) Spaay, Wabeno; Lowell (John) Klementz, Townsend; Kathryn (Roy) Godin, St. Augustine, FL; Orben (Lillian) Mielke, Lakewood. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ben in 1982; one son, Ben; two sisters, Mona and Avis; and two brothers, Gordon and Chester.
Visitation was on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at Suminski Funeral Home, Wabeno from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Gerald Behling conducted the service. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery in Carter.