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Kathleen Robke Obituary
October 12, 1946 - September 28, 2025
Bradenton, Florida-Kathleen Robke, 78, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. Kathy was born in St. Louis, MO on October 12, 1946, to the late Richard and Dolores (nee: May) Freiburghaus. Kathy is predeceased by her sister, Deborah "Debby" Homeier (née Freiburghaus). She is survived by her devoted husband of 60-years, Gilbert "Gil" Robke of Bradenton, FL; her son, Dennis (Nichole) Robke of Holmes Beach, FL; her daughter, Mary (Gary) Colombara (née Robke) of Bradenton, FL; her two grandsons, Joseph Robke and Matthew Robke; and her sister, Linda Freiburghaus. A Mass to honor Kathy's life will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Chapel at SS Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church with a reception to follow onsite at 2850 75th St W in Bradenton, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kathy's favorite charity, Forest Park Forever, a nonprofit conservancy ( https://www.forestparkforever.org/). More information about Kathy's celebrated life, and Online condolences can be offered online at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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frank drovetti
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Gil and family, sorry to hear of Kathys pasting, she was a wonderful lady and a good christian, she was welcomed into Gods arms. I ask for Gods blessing for your entire family. Frank Drovetti
Joseph Robke
October 6, 2025
My favorite memories of my Grandma will always be going down to the Lake of the Ozarks with either my brother or my friends. Making biscuits, fishing, tubing, riding in the four wheelers; it was all fun, all the time. I love you so much Grandma and I'll see you again one day.
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