Walter Roberts, Sr. 78 of Huntley, died peacefully, February 19, 2018.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 4-8pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be held 11:00am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Huntley Cemetery.
Walter was born January 10, 1940 in West Virginia. On May 11, 1959 he married Jane E. Motley. He worked as a welder/ pipefitter and project manager for Procter & Gamble Company. He was an avid table tennis player, was active at Sun City on the Board, as well as an umpire for the softball teams. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jane, his children, Terry (William) Bucher, Liz (John) Baumbach, Sheila (Wayne) Ralston, Walter, Jr.”Rob” (Carmella) Roberts, Judy (David) Drewes, and Steve (Laura) Roberts, his 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Jones, brothers, Jimmy Dale Roberts, Bill (Dee) Motley, many nieces and nephews and friends for life, Charlie (Wanda) Hensley and Roy ( Pearl) Randall and Carol Motley. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Bill, Jim, and Zene and 2 sisters, Anne and Mary.
For further information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.
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So very sorry hear of Walt's passing. Our prayers are with Jane and the family. May God's love help you through this time pf loss. We love you
This world will have a hole in it without Walt, but our hearts remain full from have known and loved him. I'll remember his humor and his love for Jane and family. Always love and wonderful memories, Barbarosa, Guy, and family????
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.
Terry, Liz & family...our sincere condolences. We will remember your father, as well as you and yours, in our prayers.
SO Sorry To Hear This, Uncle Walter Was a Very Sweet Man My Condolences to his Family ! May God Be With You During This Time ! My Love and Prayers ! toobee
So sorry for your loss. He was a real great guy..I remembet his involvement in SHS athletics.Thoughts and prayers to all of the Robert's family.
Our hearts weep with yours. We have lost a dear Uncle who embraced life with gusto, joy & jokes and who always made us feel genuinely loved & connected as family despite the miles apart. His deep love & devotion for his Bride & his children was clearly evident whenever we were blessed to share time together -- a beautiful & lasting legacy. May God comfort your grieving hearts as only He can. With Our Love & Prayers
Very sorry for your loss. No words can make it easier to deal with such a great loss. Just know that Walter and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Such a fun and sweet man Walt was to all he encountered! I pray for all the family in this trying time. I completely understand the hurt you guys are feeling. In this life, this is the worst pain I believe that you can go through. I pray God's comfort and peace on you all. Love y'all. XOXO
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Walt. Jane, you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Please know we are here for you, even to just chat. We cherish our front yard talks and laughter with Walt. May the Lord comfort you now and always.
It was a very sad day when we hear of Walt's passing, he was not only a good man but he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great grandfather who loved his family so much, we all met in Chicago we also became related and our love for families only grew. He will be missed by all an our Sympathies go out first to his family but also to all his friends whom he touched during his life. I am sure Walt is organizing a ping pong tourney right now. Jane we love and are here for you Sis n Brother
So sorry for your loss
I was deeply saddened to hear that Walt had passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday. I have very fond memories of the entire Roberts family as you were our next door neighbors on Hickory Drive from 1972 when my folks moved next door to you until you moved over a few streets to Hillside. As an only child it was a blessing to have a family of 6 kids right next door and 3 boys across the street. I remember as a kid being greeted by Walt, he seemed larger than life to me with a bright smile, a gleam in his eye and that deep voice of his with a friendly southern accent “hey pardner, how you doin today?”. My family was very blessed to be surrounded by great, family oriented neighbors who became like family to me. While years have passed since I’ve last seen Walt, I’ll never forget him or his friendly, demeanor, he was a true gentleman. My sincerest condolences to the Roberts family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Roberts family. Sorry to hear the sad news. I work with Wally and Steve and if he was anything like Wally and Steve, he was a great guy. Very sorry for your loss guys.
So sorry for the loss of Mr Roberts Sr. May the God of comfort grant you peace at this sad time. ( Isaiah 25:8) Says that God will swallow up death forever.