Roberta Ann Bockman

Roberta Ann Bockman obituary, Springfield, MO

Roberta Ann Bockman

Roberta Bockman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home South on Jul. 6, 2025.

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Roberta Ann Bockman, age 90, of Springfield, MO, died at 5:05 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born on November 29, 1934 in Woodward, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Paul and Rebecca Rieth.
She was married to a U.S Army veteran and was a loving wife and mother. Roberta was also a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Rebecca Rieth, spouse Samuel Richard Bockman, and her grand-child Tiffany.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Samuel Bockman of Springfield, MO and Mark Bockman of Republic, MO; three daughters Michaela Turpin (Galen Bradley) of Hudson, FL, Rebecca Bliss of San Benito, TX, and Susan Schull (Terry Schull) of Springfield, MO; two sisters Marilyn Schmidt (Clement Schmidt), Sandra McNerney, (Raymond, "Bud"); one brother Richard (Dick) Rieth and wife Karen Rieth; grand-children Nicole, Zachary, Miranda, Bryan, Rachel, and Eric; great-grandchildren Paige, Bella, Shaylee, and Layton.
Roberta was a beloved wife and mother, and was loved deeply by her family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will take place at Missouri Veterans Cemetery on Monday, July 14, at 10:00 am. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

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