Roberta "Bobbie" Rich's Obituary
Mrs. Roberta J. “Bobbie” Rich, age 60, passed away September 17, 2021, in Muskegon. She was born November 6, 1960, to Robert and Ruby (Cain) Yahne in Grand Haven and lived all of her life in West Michigan. Bobbie loved riding motorcycles for charities, had a passion for animals, loved watching her Hallmark movies, and her favorite holiday was Christmas. She loved anything that was purple, nature, and being a spectator for drag racing. Bobbie also loved spending time with family and friends. If anyone knew Bobbie, she absolutely loved her Mountain Dew and a cigarette. On September 13, 1996, Bobbie married Gilbert L. Rich III, and he survives her along with her son, Dennis (Lisa) Hitsman Jr.; son, Adam Hitsman; daughter, Brittany Rich & fiancé Daniel Fuentes; and son, Gilbert Rich IV, eight grandchildren, brother, Thomas Yahne; and a brother- in- law, Gordon Hitsman; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by mom, Ruby; dad, Robert; sisters, Rose Hitsman; Sharon Nebula; and Gail Yahne; and two special grandchildren, Kayto Rich and Natallya Rich. A time to remember and celebrate Bobbie’s life will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Twisting Trails Sno-Braves Snowmobile Club, 5875 Ruprecht Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457. Contributions to the family would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442.
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