John “Jack” Roberts
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 11, 2015 @ 5:37 pm In 2015,Obituaries | 12 Comments
John “Jack” Roberts, longtime resident of Jordan, passed away very peacefully at his home on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was 87 years old. Celebration of Life Service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11AM with visitation beginning at 9:30AM. Reverend Steven Thompson will officiate.
Jack was born in St. Peter MN on May 9th, 1928 to Grace and Guy Roberts. He was the oldest of 4 boys, and was raised on a dairy farm just outside of town. He attended a one room grade school in Travis Township, and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1942.
Jack marched with the St. Peter Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps for almost a decade. He kept up many friendships, and over the years enjoyed watching them at Expos, and parades.
Jack married Joyce Ann Wels from Nicollet MN on April 17, 1965 during the record breaking flood. They adopted their first child, Lisa, in August, 1968 at Pueblo CO. The couple went on to have 2 more children, Jason and Lorenz before making Jordan their home.
Jack and Joyce were charter members of Hope Lutheran Church. Jack taught Sunday school, was a member of the church council, he was on the building committee, and often cooked or baked for special church occasions.
Jack worked most of his years in food service were his career began at the Holiday House in St Peter, then Lynville Treatment Center in Jordan. Jack went on to serve as Director of Food Service for Norwood Young America School District, and then Elim Shores Retirement Community Eden Prairie MN before retiring in 1998.
Jack will be best remembered as an avid sports fan. While he loyally followed the athletic programs within the school district, he particularly enjoyed the Brewers baseball team. Jack attended those games so frequently that he had a designated area to sit.
Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Joyce; children, Lisa (Joseph) Moriarty, Jason Roberts, Lorenz (Brenda Baumann) Roberts; grandchildren, Sean Moriarty, Allison Moriarty, Hayley Roberts, Shawntea Roberts; sister-in-law, Kathleen Hartwig; brother-in-law, Keith Wels; nephews, Kevin, Brian, Tracy, Bernard, and Grant Roberts.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Grace Roberts; siblings, James (Zoe) Roberts, Ross Roberts, Bruce (Peg) Roberts; father and mother-in-law, Lorenz and Ethel Wels; brothers-in-law, Gary Wels and Donald Hartwig; nephew, Van Roberts.
Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
Private Interment at a later date.
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Condolences to Joyce and family. Jack was a great guy and will be missed by many.
So saddened to hear of Jacks passing. He truly was a great man. May the love surrounding you and the memories you share comfort you all. Jack’s presence will be dearly missed by many. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim Mary Jonathan and Nicole Draheim
Sorry for your loss Joyce. We will keep your family in our thoughts and payers during this time of grief. Take care Phil and Cheryl
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
My heart was heavy to read of Jack’s passing tonight. He brought so many smiles to everyone’s life he touched, including my own. He was a grand man with a gentle heart, a warm meal, a kind word and open door to all those he reached. May the memories you have been blessed with keep you close to him and carry you through this difficult time and may Faith remind you that those who have parted are never really gone, they have just been lifted to God’s kingdom until we meet them again. Thank you for sharing him with us and for blessing the world with his incredible presence – he will be truly missed.
Many years of parades and friendship!
My sympathy to the family.
So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Jack while working at Lynnville. He in the kitchen, me in the office. Jack was a great guy. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family.
Joyce and family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Jack. What a great man he was. You have my sincere condolences. Prayers are with you and your family
Sorry for your loss. May the happy memories carry you through these tough times. Now he will be playing with a bigger drum and bugle corp.
He will be missed by many
It’s always difficult to say goodbye to those who have touched our hearts. Jack has always made me smile and was a great man. Peace be the journey my friend.
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So sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. He was a great man who was loved by many. He will be missed. Thinking of you guys.