Roberta L. Beuke

Roberta L. “Bobbie” Beuke, 94, of Washington, passed away at her home on October 28, 2022. Mrs. Beuke, daughter of the late Robert Aholt and Frances nee Struckhoff, was born on August 24, 1928 in Washington. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School, graduating in 1946. On October 3, 1953, she was united in marriage to Stanley Beuke at St. Francis Borgia Church. They were blessed with 6 children.

Before she had children, she worked at Wondermaid Garment Factory. After raising her children, she worked at Saint Francis Borgia Grade School Cafeteria. She enjoyed knitting and sewing, going to garage sales/flea markets, refinishing furniture, getting the local news over tea at Not Just Cut and Dry, exercising at the YMCA, and visiting with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley Beuke; two sisters, Mildred Monzyk and Rosemary Cassidy; In-laws, Martin and Elizabeth Beuke, Jerome and Frieda Beuke, Clarence and Genevieve Klott, Jacqueline and Julius Klott, James and Agnes Beuke, Charles McDonald, F. Jim and Josephine Frankenberg, Lawrence and Evelyn Tobben, John Osseck, Glen Cassidy, and son-in-law, John Kriete.

Among her survivors are her children, Kay Kriete, John Beuke and wife Vicki, Tom Beuke and fiance Bobbi Dimmett, Charles Beuke, Robert Beuke and wife Linda, and Paul Beuke and wife Gayle; seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; In-laws, Mary Jo McDonald, Antoniette Osseck, Sister Valaria SSND, and Rich Monzyk; other relatives and friends.

Bobbie donated her body to the St. Louis University School of Medicine. A memorial mass will be held at St. Francis Borgia Church on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donate in memory of Bobbie to St. Francis Grade School, SFB High School, Promedica Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home Washington.

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