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My beloved Husband, Partner and Best Friend Romie Mark Dufner II was born in San Antonio, Texas July 24, 1940 and passed away June 22, 2019. Romie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia “Patte”Annette Goldbeck Dufner, daughter, Valerie Janette Dufner Lof, grandchildren, Romie Mark Lof, Delton Timothy Lof and Darcy Elizabeth Lof, Brother-in-Law Eddie Goldbeck, Jr. and wife Sally Kay Jones Goldbeck ,Sister-in-Law Jacque Goldbeck Christal, and husband Lee Christal, Sister-in-Law Debi Goldbeck Farris and husband Cannon “Chip” Farris, and many nieces, nephews and cousins .He was preceded in death by daughter Natalie Annette Dufner, father, Dr. Romie M. Dufner, MD, and mother Maurine Estelle Cude Dufner .Romie graduated Brackenridge High School and played trombone in Band. Romie attended Texas A&M University and graduated St. Mary's University in 1962. His finance career began at Brooks Field Bank in 1962. He was a member of Texas Banker's Association, Board of Directors at Brooks Field Bank and NBC Bank,and Vice-President at Lackland Bank. In 1977 Romie purchased Hamilton Motors and Fidelity Finance. He formed Eimor Incorporated dba First Fidelity in 1990 where he served as President. Romie will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends. He was known for his witty humor and debating anything controversial. Romie and Patte were avid tennis players and enjoyed leagues at Retama, Sonterra, Dominion and McFarlin Tennis Center They made lifetime friends during years of playing. Romie's hobbies also included traveling and photography. Some of Romie and Patte's best memories were tours led by by the San Antonio Zoo, which included Australia, Africa, Rwanda to watch and photograph gorillas, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Peru, and Machu Picchu. Romie and Patte went to Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau, London, Scotland, Germany and Vienna. Among their favorites were The US Open, a private tour to the French Open led by Bobby Riggs on one of the last flights by the Concord, Guest passes to the players lounge and players boxes, for the Wimbledon Championship Final. They had years of fun playing tournaments at Trinity University in the Pro-Am tournaments and yearly Mary Mont Tournaments with neighbors and friends. The family expresses their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Gerald M. Koppes, MD, Romie's Cardiologist since 1985, and his staff for their expertise and devotion to his care as well as Northeast Baptist Hospital whose emergency staff used valiant efforts to save his life and keep him comfortable during this last heart attack. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to begin at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South. Pallbearers: Tommy Guy Cude, Christopher “Chris” Tyler, Romie Lof, Delton Lof, Darcy Lof, and Richard Betts. Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Goldbeck and Randy Courtney. In lieu of flowers Romie would appreciate donations to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

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Romie Mark Dufner II

July 24, 1940 - June 22, 2019