Romy Gosz Grave, Francis Creek National Cemetery, Francis Creek, Wisconsin, August 31, 2012
Homestead Tavern former home of Romy Gosz, "Polifka's Corners" near Kellnersville, Wisconsin, Auugust 8, 2012
Rich Bouril with his Airstream, Two Rivers, WI, August 6, 2008
Rich Bouril with Toni Gosz's, Kellnersville, WI, 1972 Photo courtesy of Rich Bouril
Wisconsin Polka King Romy Gosz (1910-1966) made rich complex Bohemian style polka music that formed the sound track of our lives. His records, TV appearances, and live performances created the atmosphere of all social events from weddings to firefighters picnics. We collect his Polkaland LPs, 45s and 78s for the drunken joie de vivre they encapsulate. His family has worked to keep his memory alive even hosting a Facebook page. Grandson Rich Bouril offers Roman's Espresso Roast coffee at his Culture Cafe on Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and remembers skate boarding in the dance hall of Romy's former home/tavern at Polifka's Corners. Daughter Ramona "Tootsie" Bouril has a boutique, Ramona's Courtyard Shoppe, next door to Rich's cafe. Despite the long trek from Manitowoc, her high school dates were willing to make the "mighty long" trek to Polifka's Corners near Kellnersville to pick her up.
Romy Gosz played on a Seeburg M100C video by J. Shimon & J. Lindemann 2012
Romy's daughter Ramona (a/k/a Tootsie) from Hi-Tower Flashes, Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, October 14, 1949
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