Roberta Ann Buhl Duerkop
February 10, 1960 ~ September 15, 2020
Age 60 of Wyoming, passed away on September 15, 2020.
Roberta was born prematurely, seven minutes before her identical twin sister. After getting an early start, she loved playing sports and fighting for the underdog as a child. She was a fiercely devoted mama bear to her 6 children, supporting their dreams and guiding them through struggles. Roberta was employed at various law offices in the area and worked for Simonet Law Office of Stillwater for about 20 years. She loved crafting and exploring new parks with her grandchildren and feeding her wild birds. Her core values were to trust your gut and to look inside a person for their true beauty. She passed after battling many lengthy chronic illnesses with her husband and children holding her hands.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Buhl; mother, Gladys Lyng; niece, Tammy Buhl; and nephew, Jeremy Porter. She is survived by her husband, Marlyn Duerkop; daughters, Dana (Josh) Eckton; Heidi (Josh) Boyd; Erin (John) Belland; Diane (Andy) Duerkop; Laura Duerkop; and son A.J. Peltier. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacob, Zara, Brody, Thomas, Zaylia, Nathan, Zoelle, Blaise, Beau, and Cash; sisters, Robin Porter and Rochelle (Mike) Baker; brother Alan (Martha) Buhl; and niece, Casey Andrus.
A celebration of Roberta's life will be 4-8 PM Thursday, September 24th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake.
Roberta always had a smile on her face. Loved her Family and friends. She will be missed. My sympathy and prayers go out to Marlyn and Family. Theresa McCamley
May the good Lord hold Roberta and her family and loved ones in the palm of His Hand. We are thinking of you all with prayers and love at this difficult time. Roberta was a kind and gentle woman, a loving Mother and Grandmother, and as a family member she always was so sweet and kind to me over the years. Roberta always treated others like they. were the most cherished person in the room. The legacy of her beautiful children and grandchildren leaves a profound imprint on the gifts she gave. Because of a sudden medical emergency, we could not be with you yesterday but hold you in our heart and thoughts. Love, Auntie Yvonne and Paul