Roberta J. Palmiter Leibold

Roberta J. Palmiter Leibold

September 24, 1939 – April 10, 2026

Roberta J. Palmiter Leibold, age 86 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at home with loved ones by her side.

Born September 24, 1939, in Monroe. Roberta was the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Parker) Butler.

Roberta met and married the love of her life, Larry E. Palmiter, on October 1, 1955 in Milan, MI. Together they raised a family of two children. They spent over 46 wonderful years together before Larry sadly passed away in 2001. She then found second love, and married Benjamin J. Leibold on March 17, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran Church. They were together for two years before Ben passed away in 2005.

In 1980, Roberta was baptized at the Dundee Baptist Church but later became a member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. Roberta worked as a Bus Assistant for Monroe Public Schools for 17 and a half years before she retired in 1995.

In her free time, she liked watching The Young and Restless TV show while working on a crossword puzzle. Roberta was an amazing baker and during the holidays made plenty of Christmas cookies for everyone to enjoy. Most importantly, she cherished her family, especially her four grandchildren, who she raised and treated as her own. Roberta will be deeply missed and cherished in the hearts of her loved ones.

Beloved mother of Robin Hoffman. Loving grandmother of Melissa (Mitchell) Tyra, Cali Palmiter, Nicholas Palmiter, and Hope Palmiter. Great grandmother of Bryce, Reegan, and Alan.

In addition to her parents, Roberta is preceded in death by first husband, Larry Palmiter; second husband, Ben Leibold; son, Randy Palmiter; siblings, Marjorie Goedert, Bonnie Jambor, James and Chuck Butler; and son-in-law, Kenneth Hoffman.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Rupp Funeral Home from 2:30 until 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rupp Funeral Home starting at 11 am. Officiating is Pastor Heath Hunter. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be sent to www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com