Roberta Ann Stewart age 66 of Elmwood, died Wednesday April 8, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Roberta was born March 19, 1949 in Plum City.  She was the daughter of Robert and Angeline (Patnode) Bemis and grew up mostly in the Spring Lake Township, Pierce Co. near Olivet.   Roberta attended Spring Valley Schools.  She married Glen Stewart January 31, 1970 in St. Paul, MN.  After marriage they made their home in the Spring Valley area until 1987 when they moved to Elmwood where she has remained the rest of her life. 

Roberta enjoyed camping with her family, spending time in the outdoors, having cookouts with family and grandchildren.

Roberta is survived by her husband, Glen, three children, Douglas (Carmen) Elmwood; Thomas (Aurora) of Menomonie; Tamara (Jason) Shingledecker of Elmwood; one step daughter, Rebecca (James) Matzek of Ellsworth; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Daniel, Evan and Ellyana; two step grandchildren, Elizabeth and James; her parents, Robert and Angeline Bemis of Spring Valley;  two brothers, Robert (Ellie) Bemis of Ellsworth; Stanley (Cheryl) Bemis of Elmwood; five sisters, Sherry (Larry) Robbins of Spring Valley; Cheryl Bemis-Rose of Hudson; Donna (Steve) Stringer of Menomonie; Roxanne (John) Beyer of Elmwood; Charlotte DeLong of Elmwood; a special cousin, Linda Morgan of Plano, TX, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She is preceded in death by a special cousin, Steven Bemis.

A Time of Gathering will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday April 13, 2015 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Elmwood, private burial services will be in the Porcupine Cemetery, rural Arkansaw, at a later date.

Condolences

1. Michael Johnson April 27, 2015, at 6:01pm

   Tom and Aurora, we are sorry for your loss. -Mike and Tina

2. Brenda Kado April 18, 2015, at 6:43pm

   I am so sorry that I just heard about Roberta's passing. She worked at school many years while I was teaching.. I loved her. She had the best sense of humor and worked so hard! She was a great lady!!

3. Suzanne April 15, 2015, at 9:22am

   I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God during this difficult time. Revelation 21:4.

4. Dawn Schlosser April 11, 2015, at 6:37pm

   Deepest sympathy to the Stewart and Bemis family. Roberta used to baby sit for my daughter when she was little. Cherish the memories.

5. Carrie Bemis Vandiver April 11, 2015, at 8:27am

   Glen and family,
   We are so sorry for your loss. As mom and I look at old pictures we have special memories of Roberta. Our prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
   Love,
   Carrie and Carolyn (Bemis)

6. Ginny Wolske April 11, 2015, at 8:05am

   Doug, Carmen and family so sorry for your loss. Sympathies to your entire family.

7. Amy Jensen April 10, 2015, at 10:04pm

   My condolences, Doug, Tommy, and the rest of her family.

8. Blanche Gregory April 10, 2015, at 2:40pm

   Sorry for the loss of your sister may she RIP

9. Pat Obryan April 10, 2015, at 2:11pm

   My heart goes out to you.

10. Irene Holland April 9, 2015, at 8:41pm

    My heart goes out to the family. Bobbie ALWAYS made me feel at home even when I felt out of place. She was an AWESOME lady. She will be missed. :(

11. Melinda Schrader April 9, 2015, at 7:36pm

    Aunt Bobbie was the sweetest woman I've ever known. She always had a smile and a hug. She was an awesome listener who never made you feel like an idioteven if you were acting like one. She will be dearly missed by all. My condolences to her family, Uncle Glen, Doug, Tom, and Tammy...along with the grandkids.

12. Robert and Marcia Ritzman April 9, 2015, at 7:10pm

    Bobbi will always be in our thoughts we remember when we went out to the Black Hills and she didn' t swim but we did get her to go in the hot tub at the motel on the way home , but ya'll know how much talking I had to do. She is and always be one of my very best friends. Bob and I are going to miss her.
    We are sorry we can not be there for support but we will make sure when we are up this summer to get in touch. Love to all!

13. Rodney and Kristina Smoczyk April 9, 2015, at 5:12pm

    Aunt Bobbi was one of those people that never met a stranger. She had the biggest heart and was the kindest soul you could ever hope to meet. Her passing is a loss for everyone who ever knew her. Our hearts go out to the family in this time of loss. May God's peace be with you all. With all our love and deepest sympathies.

    -Rodney and Kristina

14. Kimberly Stewart April 9, 2015, at 3:07pm

    She was a loving and caring aunt...rest in peace....

15. Donna (Stewart) McMurray April 9, 2015, at 1:44pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of "aunt Bobby" Donna McMurray

16. Brad & Robin Smoczyk April 9, 2015, at 1:23pm

    Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of a wonderful woman. Aunt Bobbi was one of the special people that always made you feel welcome. We'll always remember her fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be very missed.

17. Deanna Brua April 9, 2015, at 12:25pm

    Glen & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Bobbie, she was a special lady , friendly to everyone & always smiling. Our prayers are with you all. Love you cuz.

18. Cole Stewart April 9, 2015, at 12:22pm

    All my condolences to my Big Brother and his wonderful Family,it is a great loss and i will be thinking of you all for ever and ever.Roberta you were and still are a Great lady and i will cherish the times we were around you all.God Bless Cole.

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