Roberta Anne Estes

Roberta Anne Estes obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Roberta Anne Estes

Roberta Estes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home - Elsmere on Mar. 16, 2026.
Roberta Anne Estes (née Rieger)

August 24, 1951 – March 12, 2026

Roberta Anne Estes, age 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Charles Joseph Rieger and Anne Marian Rieger (née Griffin).

Roberta was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and loving aunt who deeply loved her family. Before she retired, she worked as a florist at Kroger, a job she truly enjoyed. She also loved spending time watching a variety of television shows.

She is survived by her children: Michelle (Danny) Rickett, Lori (Tony) Sellers, Nickie Applegate, Tina (Nick) Fisher, and Larry Estes. She also leaves behind many much-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Roberta is further survived by her siblings: Christine, Patricia (Bob), Robert (Linda), Penny, and Charles (Karyn), as well as a host of nieces and nephews, extended family, and family friends who will cherish her memory.

In accordance with her wishes, Roberta will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends to gather and honor her memory.

Don Catchen Family Funeral Home in Elsmere, KY is assisting the family.

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