Brian Rommel

Brian A. Rommel, age 60, passed away on August 10, 2025.

He was born July 7, 1965, to Russel and Marilyn (Richardson) Rommel in Davenport, IA. Brian graduated from Davenport West High School with the class of 1983 and then earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Ambrose University. Brian worked at J.C. Penney from 1987 to 2005, and spent the last 20 years working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by father, Russel Rommel.

Brian is survived by his wife of 35 years, Amy Rommel; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle & Catherine Rommel; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren & Adam Beck; grandchildren, Dean Beck and Ivy Beck; mother, Marilyn "Mim" Rommel; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin & Tracy Rommel; in-laws, Tom & Martha Jirsa; nephews, Keaton Rommel, Sean Powers, and Nate Powers; nieces, McKenna Rommel and Rylee Rommel; sister-in-law, Pam Powers (Rich); a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will at 10:00 AM at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Council Bluffs on Friday, August 15, 2025. Inurnment is in Saint Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials in Brian's honor.