Roberta (Bobbi) Marie Rust

Roberta (Bobbi) Marie Rust, daughter of the late Robert D. Fultz and Ruth B. (Fultz) Schmidt, age 83 of Auburndale, Florida, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida. She is survived by her three children: Lisa (Joe) Reiling, Sheryl/Sherri (Jeff) Magiera, and Kelleen /Kelley (Ted) Utley, 6 Grandchildren (Zach, Brittany, Tiffany, Taylor, Eli, and Tanner); 9 Great Grandchildren (Mason, Kinsley, Trenten, Brooklyn, Hunter, Braxton, Levi, Blake, & Seth); 5 sisters: Darlene (Ed) Andersen of Indiana, Joni Fultz of Illinois, Diane (Mike) Evers of Indiana, Pam (Stan) Morton of Arizona, Michelle (Andre) Ciucki of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. Bobbi was one of 7 daughters and was born on September 13, 1939 in Haldeman, Kentucky. She grew up in Jackson, OH, East Chicago, IN, and Crown Point, IN and graduated from high school in Crown Point, Indiana. It was in Crown Point where she raised her 3 daughters. Bobbi worked at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Crown Point where she met and married James (Jim) Rust on November 28, 1986. As a result, she inherited four more children: Janna (Alan) Getzin of Michigan, Jimmy (Charlene) Rust of Indiana, John (Pam) Rust of Indiana, Jerrilyn (Wayne) Walters of West Virginia; 9 grandchildren (Erin, Kristen, Steven, Elysa, Ryan, Bobby, Aaron, Kyle, & Kaitlyn); and 9 Great Grandchildren (Dawson, Darion, Corbin, Madison, Nathan, Evan, Sebastian, Phillip, & Ruby). Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents Robert Fultz and Ruth (Fultz) Schmidt; her husbands, Jerry Malott, Larry Rosenbaum, and Jim Rust; her sister, Phyllis Cadle, and brother-in-law, George Cadle; her stepchildren, Jimmy Rust and Jerrilyn & Wayne Walters, and grandson, Dayton Hornickel. Bobbi enjoyed being at home. Being widowed at the young age of 28, Bobbi was blessed to be able to stay at home and raise her “three beautiful girls.” Her girls were her whole world. She was their mom, “dad,” and a little bit of “Heloise” rolled into one. Bobbi was loving, affectionate, strong, opinionated, courageous, and a pillar of strength. She was an amazing cook, an avid reader, a birdwatcher, lover of nature, and friend to many. She also loved playing cards, free cell solitaire, and working jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Bobbi was our mother and best friend and will be missed every day by her 3 daughters, grandchildren, family, and friends. A private memorial and burial will be held on May 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Reverend, Chris Shrum of Hebron Christian Church will officiate. The cremains of both Bobbi & Jim will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Indiana. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a celebration of Bobbi’s life at the Hebron Christian Church. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Burns Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Roberta (Bobbi) Marie Rust

September 13, 1939 - September 10, 2023