Rosetta Louise Smith

August 18, 1940 - February 24, 2021

ROSETTA LOUISE SMITH 1940 - 2021 Rosetta Louise (Bonnes) Smith age 80 of Plattsmouth, NE formerly of Austin, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Prestige Care Center of Plattsmouth. She was born on August 18, 1940 to Henry Garrett and Bertha Pearl (Norton) Bonnes in Austin, MN. Rosetta was raised and schooled in Austin and she graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1958. Rosetta united in marriage with James W. Herplinck on January 31, 1958 in Austin. To this union two children were born, Peppy L. and James G. Herplinck and later the couple divorced. She worked at the Hormel office in Austin for many years. Rosetta met Kenneth “Ken” Newton Smith and they were later married on November 28, 1969 in Coredelane, ID. To this union their daughter Lucinda L. Smith was born. Rosetta and Ken made their home in Seattle, WA, Pahrump, NV, and Plattsmouth. Rosetta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and she will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her two daughters: Lucinda “Luci” Oquist of Plattsmouth, NE; Peggy Herplinck of Mankato, MN; five grandchildren: Joshua, Damaen, Deona, Alysa, and Eric; three great grandchildren; two sisters: Bertha Ross and husband Ron of Austin, MN; LaDonna Evans of Apopka, FL; her aunt: Arlene Bonnes of Austin, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Rosetta is preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Bertha Bonnes, husband: Ken Smith, son: Greg Herplinck, and two sons-in-law: Kent Smith, and Jon Oquist. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Her Final Resting Place will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, MN. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date). Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com