Roberta J. Marten

Roberta J. Marten

June 26, 1949 - April 14, 2024

LINCOLN - Roberta J. Marten, 74, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. Bert was of the Lutheran faith.

Services atre private.

Roberta J. Marten was born on June 26, 1949, daughter of Harold H. and Mabel H. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dwayne Marten; sister-in-law, Joni Marten.

Bert is survived by her life partner, Bob "Dune" Devine, since May 17, 1980; older sister, Doris (Ken) Klokkenga of Delavan; younger twin brother, Roger (Carolyn) Marten of Lincoln; younger brother, Vernon Marten of Wentzville, MO; younger sister, Carol Marten of Lincoln, and younger brother, Galen Marten of Lincoln. Also surviving are ten nieces and three nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews, and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, as well as a bunch of cousins and friends.

Bert was a 1967 graduate of Hartsburg- Emden High School. She also was the recipient of the John Phillip Sousa music award as a senior at Hartem. She acquired a Small Business Management Certificate from Heartland Community College in 1998.

Bert worked in the accounting field for all of her working years. Bert retired in 2015. Bert also spent several years as a tax preparer for seniors at the Oasis Senior Center. She enjoyed these seniors, being able to talk with them and learning things from them. The old saying "your never too old to learn!"

Bert was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary since 1980, and served as auditor for several years. She was very supportive of their projects, especially for child abuse. Bert enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and playing the slots.

Nine times out of ten Bert had a smile on her face and was always ready to give a comical reply to any conversation she was having with anyone. She loved to make people laugh and would help them look on the bright side of any situation.

She will be missed by all she is leaving behind.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Emden or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln is assisting the family with arrangements.