Barbara 'Bobbie' Magee Grunewald

A native of Franklinton, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Bobbie passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 92. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for many years. Bobbie enjoyed gardening, china painting, going to LSU football games both home and away, and visiting with family and friends. She always attended her children's games, concerts, along with school and church programs. Bobbie gave many years of her life caring for loved ones who were in need of her support. She is greatly loved and is dearly missed. Left to treasure her memory are her children, Cheryl Grunewald Charlton of Beaumont, TX; son W. Hampton Grunewald (wife Martha Mitts Grunewald) of Baton Rouge, LA; Grandchildren, Hampton J. Grunewald (wife Julie Dauzat Grunewald) and Kristopher Wm. Grunewald (wife Allee Bautsch Grunewald) of Baton Rouge, LA; 3 great-granddaughters; 1 great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Grunewald, III.; parents Altha S and Hamp Magee; siblings Ray Magee, Jimmie Magee, and Dorothy Magee Noland. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802) from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM officiated by Rev. Becky Poor of First United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be at 3:00 PM at Fisher United Methodist Church Cemetery in Franklinton, LA, officiated by Rev. Percy Frazier. Donations in Bobbie's name may be made to First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, the Alzheimer's Association, The American Heart Association, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the caring staff of "Memory Lane" at Amber Terrace Assisted Living. Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.