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Rosalee Roberts Obituary

Rosalee Roberts

December 17, 1943 - July 29, 2025

Rosalee A. Ohlinger Roberts APR, Fellow PRSA

Rosalee Roberts, 81 peacefully passed away at home, with daughter, Cathy Roberts Martin on July 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband Robert W Roberts, parents Leo and Madeline Ohlinger, brother Vern, sisters Judy Sampier and Joyce Cockson. Survived by daughter Cathy Roberts Martin, grandchildren Amber and Chris Martin, and many other loving family members.

Visitation will be held Sunday August 10th, 3 to 5 p.m with a Wake Service at 5 p.m. , John A Gentleman 72 Street Chapel (1010 N. 72nd St). Funeral Mass to be held Monday August 11th, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (5419 N 114 St.) Memorials to be dedicated to PRSA Foundation (nationally); Bob Roberts Memorial Fund through Theater Arts Guild (TAG); or the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA). To leave condolences please visit www.johnagentleman.com.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Aug. 6 to Aug. 9, 2025.

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Linda Wood

August 7, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Many years ago, I did shows at the Playhouse, and we were all so appreciative of the Sunday dinners and support Bob and Rosalee gave to all of us in the theatre world. May their memory be a blessing.

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