Dale W. Roberts 1920-2017

ROBERTS, WALKER, ROHERTS, CAMPBELL, HUDSON

Posted By: Volunteer Rich Lowe
Date: 8/10/2017 at 14:04:26

Dale W. Roberts, 96, of Bloomfield, formerly of Milton, died July 11, 2017, in the emergency room of Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield. He was born September 17, 1920, at Green, KS, to Charles and Opal Walker Roberts and moved as a boy with his family to Milton where he graduated from high school. He worked in a shipyard in California and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dale married Vivian Campbell July 5, 1942, in Las Vegas, NV, and they lived most of their married life in Milton.

Pete, as he was known to his friends, built a new service station in Milton and operated a Standard Oil bulk route until he retired. He was a member of the former Grace United Methodist Church and Russell-Strait Post No. 483, American Legion. In retirement, the Roberts lived in Ottumwa and the past several years in Bloomfield.

Remaining to cherish his memory is his wife, two sons, Allen Roberts (Connie) of Omaha, NE, and Ted Roherts (Deb) of Milton, IA, a grandson, Jeffrey Roberts of Omaha, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Roberts, and a sister, Marceille Hudson.

Funeral services were held July 14, 2017, at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua, with Rev. ellis andrews officiating. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Milton with military honors by Russell-Strait Legion Post.

Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua, assisted the family with arrangements.

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA; 20 Jul 2017

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