Roberta Bobbie A. Reau

October 1, 1931 - April 5, 2019

Britton—Roberta ‘Bobbie’ A. Reau, 87, of Britton, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, under the loving care of the Hospice of Lenawee Home and in the presence of her loving family. Roberta was born October 1, 1931, to Chester and Evelyn (Wintringham) Petee in Pointe Place, Ohio. She graduated from Summerfield High School in 1949. On October 18, 1952, she married Urvin Reau at St. Alphonsus’ Church, Deerfield, he survives. Roberta was a fabulous cook and made a chicken noodle soup that was popular at Britton High School tail gates. No one ever went hungry while they were at Roberta’s, she fed everyone, including the farm hands and any visiting friends of her children. She was a member of St. Alphonsus’ Church, the Altar Rosary Society, and a Camp Fire leader in Britton schools, where she also was a mentor for reading. She was a busy, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her devoted husband of 66 years, Urvin; her children, Denise (Gary) Maska, Ruth Ann (Gary) Judkins, Alan (Dawn) Reau, Brenda (Mike) Servoss, Julie (Harv) Kulka and Chris (Pam) Reau; 20 grandchildren, Amy (David) Good, Kelly (Darren) Shiels, Kristy (Jon) Zajac, Tracy (Devin) Shiels, Brad (Gretchen) Maska, Stacey (Adam) Purser, Jodi Reau, A.J. (Heather) Reau, Rob (Erin) Reau (with a baby due in September), Ben (Stacy) Bailey, Phillip (Megan) Bailey, Matthew (Danielle) Bailey, Jon (Marianne) Servoss, Jami (Tom) Neuens, Leah (Travis) Staley, Katie Reau, Josh (Cambria) Reau, Laura Reau, Kelly (Kyle) Kidder, Steven (Erin) Judkins and 32 great grandchildren, Cole and Logan Shiels, Ryder, Alli, Addison and Avery Zajac, Baker and Collins Maska, Haylie, Brayden and Peyton Shiels, Ryan, Nathan, and Ian Good, Colton Neuens, Andersen and Beckett Servoss, Tessa and Chase Purser, Connor and Carly Reau, McKenna and Evan Langmeyer, Reagan and Garrett Bailey, Nolan, Oliver and Ellison Kidder, Taylor Seamon, Caroline, Elizabeth and Abigail Judkins In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Doris Heiden and Ronald Petee; and a great grandson, Aiden Good. Mass of the Resurrection for Roberta will be 11 AM, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Light of Christ, St. Alphonsus’ Parish, Deerfield, with Rev. Jeff Poll as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus’ Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, April 8, 2019 at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel from 2 to 8 PM and from 10 to 11 AM at the church on Tuesday before Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roberta’s memory may be made to her family so they can donate to the various organizations that Roberta was fond of, envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com