William Dale “Bill” Roberts, 69, of Huntington, Indiana, died at 4:55 am, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. He was born November 14, 1950 in Wabash, to William Eugene “Max” and Annabelle (Manning) Roberts, and was raised by his grandparents Kenneth “Shorty” and Mary Mildred Roberts.
Bill was a US Army veteran. He married Rosemary Sweeney at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagro, Indiana on February 1, 1973. He worked at Container Corporation in Wabash, retiring after 37 years. Bill was a member of the Lagro American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, watching westerns on television, and was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. His grandkids were the highlight of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Roberts of Huntington, two daughters, Erin Cruz of Westfield, Indiana, and Erica Roberts of Wabash, five grandchildren, Kayden Cruz, Hailey Cruz, and Dallas Cruz, all of Laketon, Indiana, Ava Hiner and Bella Hiner, both of Wabash, sisters and brothers, Cheryl (Charles) Goodpaster, Lance Roberts, and Lane Roberts, all of Lagro, sister, Karen Specht of Winter Haven, Florida, and his sister-in-law, Vickie Roberts of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Gregory Roberts.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 pm Monday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Lagro American Legion.
The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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