"Jill, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I enjoyed meeting your Mom at your bridal shower. What a neat lady! I know you were very close to her and will miss her deeply. You know you have an angel on your shoulder watching every move you make and giving you guidance. Be sure to listen to her! Mom always knows best :)!! Hang on to all the great memories to get you through those difficult days! Take care!"
In loving memory of
Roberta J. Dashner
November 25, 2008
Roberta Dashner, age 67, passed away at her home in Glenwood, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2008.
Roberta Jean Dashner, one of seven children of Randel Ernest Reinert and Helen Luella (Niemoller) Reinert, was born on February 12, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up on her parent's farm near Mineola, Iowa and graduated from the Glenwood Community High School in 1959. Following high school, she worked as a secretary for L.T. Genung and later worked in several offices at the Mills County Court House.
Roberta and Sherrill Dashner were married on February 7, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenwood. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Justin Reinert and Jill Suzanne. The couple later divorced in 1973.
Roberta was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Circle, where she loved to quilt with the ladies. She enjoyed playing bridge, loved Mills County History, and was a proud member of the Republican Party.
In 1994, Roberta was elected as Mills County Recorder. She served as Recorder for twelve years and retired in 2006.
Surrounded by her family, Roberta passed away at her home in Glenwood on November 25, 2008 at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 13 days. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law, Dan Hiley and Merlynn Bintz.
Roberta is survived by her son Justin Dashner of Glenwood and his son Corey Dashner of College Station, TX; her daughter Jill Dashner and husband Jeffrey Schlobohm of Cedar Falls, IA; former spouse Sherrill Dashner and wife Criss of Pacific Junction, IA; brothers, Eldred Reinert of Council Bluffs, Dwayne Reinert and wife Waunita and Gordon Reinert and wife Karen, all of Glenwood; sisters Carolyn Bintz of Minden, IA, Joan Reinert and Janice Hiley of Council Bluffs, IA; and aunt Lucille Lyle of Indio, CA; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Memorials suggested to:
Glenwood Public Library or the American Cancer Society
Interment in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Tributes
"Our deepest condolences to Jill, Jeff, and Bert's family. Wish we could be there with you, but will be thinking of you these next few days. Would like to have known Bert better. She was kind and gracious to us. Love and Peace, John and Trish"
"My condolences to those who loved Bert. She was one classy lady. I haven't talked with her in years, but I remember well the day the homecoming court skipped school. Those were happier times. She has taken a part of the history of Glenwood. In sympathy, Sharon."
"I will always remember Bert for her marvelous sense of humor. Her struggle is over here, she is at peace and we are blessed with wonderful memories of the times we shared with her. "