Roberta May Neitzel "Bertie"
February 23, 2018
Together again… Roberta May (Cogley) Neitzel, “Bertie”, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, at the age of 92. She joins her beloved husband, Donald William Neitzel, who precedes her in death.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines. Family will receive visitors two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Bertie was born April 18, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Francis and Sadie (Darnell) Cogley. She was primarily a homemaker and also worked at Des Moines General Hospital. Bertie’s first priority was family. She treasured the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She loved photography and always had a camera with her taking pictures of family. She enjoyed scratch tickets and keeping up with her soaps.
Surviving family include her son, Ray Hansen (Renee); daughters, Kathryn Pullman and Linda Divine; daughter-in-law, Connie Hansen; brother, Russell Cogley (Bonnie); sister-in-law, Jan Cogley; eight grandchildren, Stephen Hansen (Heidi), John Hansen (Jenny), Matthew Haywood (Dana), Robert Rochat, Sherry McGill (Pat), Renee Harper (Jon), Kristi Spencer (Wolfgang), and Neil Martin (Kathy); thirteen great-grandchildren, Alexandria Hansen, Benjamin Hansen, Madelyn Hansen, Brandon McGill, Nicholas McGill, Kenadee Haywood, Joseph Harper, Jordan Hansen, Chance Haywood, Joshua Vendeweerd, Taylor Spencer, Caleb Martin, and Garrick Martin; as well as a host of other loving family members.
Bertie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sadie Cogley; husband, Donald Neitzel; son, Vernon Hansen; brothers, Harrison, Ernest “Dutch”, Sam, and Donnie; sisters, Mable Mcfarland, Thelma Richmond, Ruth Rouse, Alice Ross, and Darlene Rouse; and two brothers in infancy.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bertie.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Kathy Pullman
03/05/2018
Roberta, Bertie, Mom,
My mom was a beautiful woman with lots of love to spread around. She was kind and understanding and always willing to lend a helping hand. She had a great sense of humor. She was also always willing to drive my car which I had to turn her down after she gave up her license. Mom was ready to go home and be with the rest of her family in Heaven. Although I will miss her terribly, I would not wish her back with all of her pain for anything.
Rest In Peace Mom
I Love and miss you.
Deborah
02/28/2018
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one Mrs Roberta Neitzel, and would like to express my condolences. I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are experiencing. The hurt and pain that comes with losing a loved one can sometimes feel so unbearable that we might feel we can't go on. Almighty God will give you all the strength you need to cope with your loss. Philippians 4:13, "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power."
Cheryl Bolden
02/25/2018
I was always treated like a special guest in Miss Berties home. Her warm smile greeted me there and at our church every Sunday. Thank you for sharing her with us Kathy.
Roberta (Bert) Pettey
02/25/2018
Aunt Bertie is my Favorite and always will be.I will miss her very much. RIP Aunt Bertie. Thank you for sharing your name with me
Sherry Fleming
02/24/2018
Matt and Dana, I am sorry for your loss. Please take some peace from knowing your angel army has grown... bless you and your family.
Carlene (Seiberling) Chebuhar
02/24/2018
This world is a little sadder without Bertie. Her sense of humor and never-ending smile will never be forgotten. Kathy and the rest of the family, my prayers are with you all, but can you just imagine the family reunion going on in Heaven now? God is good.
Mary Gutierrez
02/24/2018
So sorry for your loss. May GOD's word comfort you. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:11,29.