Paula F. Robke-Hempen-Bradish, age 78, of Breese, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born December 13, 1944 in Breese, a daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy "Dottie", nee Meyer, Robke.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Robke; sister-in-law, Brenda Robke; and brother-in-law, Tom Rosen.

Paula is survived by her children Todd (Linda) Hempen of Centralia, Troy (Janice) Hempen of Carlyle, Tony (Carlene) Hempen of Breese, and Teri Elsing of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Trever (Evalynne) Hempen, Hannah Hempen, Marc (Shaka) Hempen, Eric Hempen, Katie (Devin) Marshall, Brandy (Aaron) Fuehne, Ellen Hempen, Tucker Hempen, Jake Elsing, and Nick Elsing; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Rosen of Breese; and a nephew and nieces, Paul Robke, Leslie Cox, Renee Kehrer, and Jill Garcia.

Paula worked as a Data Specialist for the 375 ^th Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base.  She enjoyed sewing, dancing, crafting, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, but above all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. at the Germantown American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to March of Dimes (https://www.marchofdimes.org/) or the Breese Ambulance Service and will be received at the Celebration of Life or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5 ^th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.