Bobbee J. Albert Graham, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, at the age of 90. She was born on April 28, 1934 in Sturgis, Michigan to Ray William and Jeanne Frances (Dykes) Rogusta.
She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952. Later that year she married Charles William (Bill) Albert. During their 38 years of marriage they welcomed three children into the world: Pamela, Neal and Julie.
As is all too often, the marriage ended in divorce. Bobbee found love again though and married Eugene Graham on May 25, 1991. Their partnership lasted until Eugene’s passing on August 19, 2002
Bobbee’s work took many forms. All the way from working on the towns telephone switchboard to Manchester electronics, Secretary at Peabody Seating, a Secretarial Service, Secretary at M&W Architects and finally District Sales for Prudential Insurance. In each position she gained valuable experience and then put it to good use. Bobbee was also a member of the philanthropic sorority Epsilon Sigma Alpha where at one point she was a State officer. Bobbee loved plants and served the community by being on the Manchester Park Board.
The loving memory of Bobbee will be forever cherished by her children, Neal (Nadine) Albert, Middlebury, Indiana, Pamela (Mike) Hoover, North Manchester, Indiana and Julie (Steve) Hartig, Clarkson, Michigan; brother Thomas (Betsy) Rogusta, Osceola, Indiana; sister Reta Priest, Burnsville, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bobbee’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at Olive West cemetery, Elkhart, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Bobbee, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, Disaster Relief P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
The family of Bobbee Albert Graham has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
