Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello
David L. (Dave) Roberts
( March 17, 1947 - March 16, 2012 )
Residence: Austin, Texas (formerly of Monticello, Indiana)
Died: Friday, March 16, 2012
Location: 3:47 a.m. at the Indiana University Arnett Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 64
Date of Birth: Monday, March 17, 1947
Birth place:
Branch: Air Force
Service: Vietnam Era
Father: William "Bud" Roberts
Mother: Betty Rose ( Shields ) Roberts
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Austin, Texas formerly of Monticello, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Funeral Location: 7:00 p.m. Full Military Rites conducted at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Indiana.
Clergy: Friends and Family
Burial will take place:
Private Family Burial
Visitation will be:
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Raised in the Buffalo, Indiana area and was a 1965 graduate of the North White High School of Monon, Indiana. He ran track his whole high school career. Dave went on to serve his country in the US Air Force as an MP during the Vietnam Era. Dave had served as the Wolcott Town Marshall and K9 Unit for over nine (9) years in Wolcott, Indiana. He was also an over the road truck driver. Dave enjoyed talking on his Ham Radio and had a great passion for it. He had attended several Ham Operator shows and conventions.
Special Services: Full Military Rites at 7:00 p.m. on sunday, March 18, 2012 by the Honor Guard of the American Legion, AmVets, and VFW all of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: May be given to Family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On September 27, 1971 in Austin, Texas he married Syria Torries. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife,Syria Roberts of Austin, Texas (formerly of Monticello, Indiana);Daughter,Rebecca (husband Rene) Rodriguez of Austin, Texas;Sons,Dominique E. "Dom" (wife Tiffany) Roberts of Idaville, Indiana,Anthony "Tony" (wife Ester) Brom of Monticello, Indiana,Richard (wife Michelle) Brom of Monticello, Indiana; 14 Grandchildren;Sister,Pam (husband Mark) Jordon of Buffalo, Indiana;Brothers,John (wife Susie) Roberts of Buffalo, Indiana,Kevin Roberts of Reynolds, Indiana; Several Nieces, Nephew, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,William "Bud" and Betty Rose (Shields) Roberts.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960
Died: Friday, March 16, 2012
Location: 3:47 a.m. at the Indiana University Arnett Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 64
Date of Birth: Monday, March 17, 1947
Birth place:
Branch: Air Force
Service: Vietnam Era
Father: William "Bud" Roberts
Mother: Betty Rose ( Shields ) Roberts
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Austin, Texas formerly of Monticello, Indiana.
Funeral Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Funeral Location: 7:00 p.m. Full Military Rites conducted at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Indiana.
Clergy: Friends and Family
Burial will take place:
Private Family Burial
Visitation will be:
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Raised in the Buffalo, Indiana area and was a 1965 graduate of the North White High School of Monon, Indiana. He ran track his whole high school career. Dave went on to serve his country in the US Air Force as an MP during the Vietnam Era. Dave had served as the Wolcott Town Marshall and K9 Unit for over nine (9) years in Wolcott, Indiana. He was also an over the road truck driver. Dave enjoyed talking on his Ham Radio and had a great passion for it. He had attended several Ham Operator shows and conventions.
Special Services: Full Military Rites at 7:00 p.m. on sunday, March 18, 2012 by the Honor Guard of the American Legion, AmVets, and VFW all of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: May be given to Family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On September 27, 1971 in Austin, Texas he married Syria Torries. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife,Syria Roberts of Austin, Texas (formerly of Monticello, Indiana);Daughter,Rebecca (husband Rene) Rodriguez of Austin, Texas;Sons,Dominique E. "Dom" (wife Tiffany) Roberts of Idaville, Indiana,Anthony "Tony" (wife Ester) Brom of Monticello, Indiana,Richard (wife Michelle) Brom of Monticello, Indiana; 14 Grandchildren;Sister,Pam (husband Mark) Jordon of Buffalo, Indiana;Brothers,John (wife Susie) Roberts of Buffalo, Indiana,Kevin Roberts of Reynolds, Indiana; Several Nieces, Nephew, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,William "Bud" and Betty Rose (Shields) Roberts.
Arrangements by:
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960