Reta Rose Roebuck

1931 - 2021

URBANA - Reta Rose Roebuck (Leenknegt), 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Vancrest in Urbana.

Reta was born June 3, 1931 in Chatham, Ontario Canada, the daughter of the late Alfons and Elsie (de Wit) Leenknegt. She was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Reta met and married Ken Roebuck on September 24, 1956. Reta and Ken moved to Ohio with their young family in 1964 and settled in Urbana to raise their 10 children. Reta was a member of the Grace Mutual United Methodist Church. Reta retired in 1997 from the Hall Co. in Urbana after 20 years of service and was a 4H Sewing Adviser for many years.

Reta was a loving and devoted wife to Ken. They just celebrated 64 years of marriage. Her other passions were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and knitting. Reta adored spending time with her family and enjoyed the many trips taken to Canada for family reunions. She was truly a beautiful person and will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

The family is completely heartbroken by the loss of their mother but are comforted in knowing that she is rejoicing in Heaven with the love of her life Ken and her sons, Ronnie and Scott.

Reta is survived by her sister Jean Burrows of Sarnia ON Canada, children, Bonnie (Phillip) Maley, Donnie Roebuck, Karen Roebuck, Joanne (Pat) Petty, Brian (Judy) Roebuck, Robin (Jon) Berry, Amy (Kevin) Shepherd and Gaye (Craig) Carafa; grandchildren, Alissa (Nate) Jones, Jonathon Maley, Ashley Roebuck, Evan (Lauren) Petty, Ellen Petty, Casey Roebuck, Ranee (Todd) Dewiel, Rachel Berry, Thomas Berry, Luke Shepherd, Emma Shepherd, Bryce (Krista) Carafa, Andrew Carafa and Carly Carafa; great-grandchildren, Jack & Addie Dewiel, Ava Jones, Paige Maley, Georgia & Henry Petty, Ronni Price, and Lennon Carafa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ken, first husband Ronald Hazzard, sons Ronnie Hazzard and Scott Roebuck, her parents, brother Jack, as well as daughter-in-law, Julie Roebuck.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.

A public celebration of both Reta and Ken's life will take place early summer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Give Medical Ministry, 1000 Mote Drive, Covington, Ohio 45318, Caring Kitchen 300 Miami St. Urbana, Ohio 43078, or to your favorite charity.

Arrangements entrusted to VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.