Beatta Marie Robben, 79, of Grinnell, died unexpectedly after a brief illness Friday, January 8, 2021, at Great Plains Health, in North Platte, NE.
She was born on April 30, 1941, at home in rural Logan County, to George and Mary Ann (Ziegler) Maurath. Being the oldest daughter, she spent a lot of her time growing up helping with the household chores and caring for her younger siblings while her mother kept busy helping with the farm chores. It was during these years that Beatta discovered her gift of cooking and sewing. She was a 1959 graduate of Oakley High School and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree of Education in Home Economics from Fort Hays State University.
At one of the dances at the Angelus K of C Hall, Beatta met the love of her life, Charlie Robben. They were married in February of 1965 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley. A year later, Beatta and Charlie welcomed their only child, Doug, into the world. That year she also began teaching Home Economics and Bachelor Survival classes at Grinnell High School. Over the years, countless students benefited from her expertise and commitment, always striving to get her students ready to be self-sufficient in the kitchen or behind the sewing machine. After officially retiring from teaching in 1985, Beatta still enjoyed substitute teaching whenever she could and tending to her home. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and quilting.
A favorite picture in
Beatta's house advertised, "Grandma's Kitchen- Open 24 hours a Day," which was about the truth, and she always made sure her cookie jar was
never empty. Nieces and nephews visiting the farm always looked forward
to one of her delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. Beatta's pride and joy
were her grandchildren. She spent much of her later years following them
in sports and attending all their activities. She was a member of St.
Paul Catholic Church, in Angelus and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Beatta was preceded in death by her parents and infant sisters, Arlene and Mary.
She is survived by her husband Charles; son Doug (Kim) Robben;
grandchildren, Sean, Samantha and Nicholas Robben; siblings, Clem
Maurath, Elmer Maurath, Laverna (Elmer) Hartman, Laura (Bill) Goetz and
Rosalee (Joe) Heskett and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Paul
Catholic Church, Angelus, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is
10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2021, at St. Paul Church with burial in
the church cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Church and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com