Orn William “Bill” Roberts, 75, of Mansfield, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home. Born June 24, 1938 in Mansfield, he was the son of Harold and Enid “Leota” (Blackledge) Roberts.
Bill worked for General Motors for eight years and retired from truck driving following 30 years of service as a steel hauler. Following his retirement, he worked as a custodian for Madison High School for ten years. Bill was always smiling and happy and wanted others to feel the same way, even during his illness. He was a member of the Shiloh Masonic Lodge #545 where he was a past Master Mason, a longtime member of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., a member of the Fun Center Chordsmen where he served as assistant director for a number of years and a member of the Gold Wing Riders Association Chapter B&V.
Bill was a great storyteller and entertainer to all. He enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, fishing and boating but his greatest joy was his family ~ as they were the most important thing in his life.
He is survived by a son, Daniel (Lorrie) Roberts of Zanesville, OH; two daughters, Barbara (Scott) Huvler and Diane (Donald Turpin) Roberts all of Mansfield; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; four brothers, David (Carol) Roberts, Robert (Lu) Roberts and Charles Roberts all of Mansfield and Russell (Linda) Roberts of Wisconsin; several nieces, nephews and other relatives that he dearly loved; and a special friend, Shirley Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane (Troupe) Roberts; a son, Richard Roberts; and his parents.
Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield where Masonic Services will be held at 7:30 p.m.. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at the funeral home conducted by longtime family friend David Calland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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