Ken Rome Obituary

Ken Rome attended South Milwaukee High School in South Milwaukee, WI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Ken Rome.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Passing	Mar 02, 2008
About	As some of you may know, Ken Rome, passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2008 while exercising at home on his treadmill. The cause of death was sudden cardiac death caused by vulnerable plaque rupture, a silent killer. My sister Sharon and her family, together with Dr. Rob Schwartz of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, set up a research foundation in his name. We are sponsoring the Ken Rome 5 K Walk/Run on September 20, 2008 in Shoreview, Minnesota. All proceeds benefit the Ken Rome Foundation and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and the Marathon Study in support of cardiovascular research. The Marathon Study focuses on the relationship between coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk factors in athletes. To learn more about vulnerable plaque and the event, to register or make a donation, go to www.kenrome5K.wordpress.com. On behalf of our family, a sincere Thank You