Ron Roberts passed away peacefully in his sleep September 9th and was taken into the loving arms of Christ where he will be able to watch over all of us and always remain in our loving memories and hearts. Ron will now join his oldest daughter, Shelly, in heaven.
Ron was born and raised in Storm Lake, IA, surrounded by his loving family and friends. During life’s highs and lows, hurts and happiness, his sisters, Betty and Bonnie have always been there to give their love and support. Ron attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School and graduated in 1953. After graduation, Ron joined the Corps of Engineers as a Surveyor at which time he met the love of his life, Joan Schoenherr. They were married on September 23rd , 1961. Ron and Joan moved to Plattsmouth, NE where they had three daughters, (Shelly, Renee and Juli). Ultimately, Ron and the family moved to the Omaha Metro area in 1979 and changed his career to owning/working in the Residential and Commercial painting industry. Ron was an avid fisherman and hunter. He raised Labrador Retrievers and always held a special place in his heart for dogs. Ron was so proud of his 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, when he spoke about them to anyone, he couldn’t help himself from crying with tears of love and joy. A husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, this is a legacy we have from you.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” -Dr Seuss
Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Esther Roberts; his daughter, Shelly Deatherage. Survived by his loving wife, Joan Roberts; daughters, Renee Hennings (Jim Hennings) and Juli Jackson, all of Omaha; Grandchildren, Justin Deatherage (Meredith Deatherage), Corey Deatherage, all of Arkansas; Ashley Mishler (Drew Mishler), of Texas; Will Jackson and Lauren Jackson, both of Colorado; Josh Hennings, of Omaha; Greatgrandchildren, Natalie Deatherage, Austin Deatherage, Arkansas, Lola Mishler, and Jaxton Mishler, Texas. Many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Ronald will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Vigil service will be at 7:00 PM, all at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, 441 N Washington St, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. A funeral mass will occur Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 9602 Q St, Ralston, Nebraska 68127.
"Memorials to the Family"
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Roberts family.
