Roberta Reh, 94, and former Natoma, Kansas, resident, died December 25th at Hilltop Manor in Cunningham, Kansas.

Roberta was born in Natoma, Kansas on September 26, 1923 the daughter of Arthur and Elise (Larsen) Hoskins. She was united in marriage to Marion Reh on June 30, 1940; they were married 52 years.

She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Plainville, Kansas.  She loved gardening, sewing, reading, painting and teaching her art. She continued painting into her nineties.

Roberta is survived by a sister, Neva Dodson of Salina, two sons Marion Reh of Rose Hill, Gary Reh (Robin) of Pratt, Kansas, 8 Grandchildren, 22 Great-grandchildren, 4 Great-great Grandchildren, other family and many friends.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 son.

A celebration of Roberta's life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, January 02, 2017, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas.  Family and friends are invited for food and fellowship at the Natoma Community Center after the graveside service.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. the day of the service at the mortuary.  Memorial may be given to the Natoma Community Center and can be sent in care of the mortuary at 610 N. Maple St, Russell, KS  67665.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.