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Leo Eugene “Gene” Roberts

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Birth	:	30 Mar 1931 Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2012 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Red Rock, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4942017, -93.2331009
Description	:	Leo Eugene (Gene) Roberts, 80, of Fairfield, died Friday morning, January 6, 2012, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center. Mr.Roberts was born March 30, 1931 in Perry, Iowa to Raymond Milton Roberts and Amy Findlow Roberts. He lived near Knoxville for several years, then the family moved to Des Moines. Mr. Roberts graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1949. Mr.Roberts served in the U.S.Air Force for 4 years and was stationed at the Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. He married Stephanie Jane Roberts on June 15, 1952. She died December 21, 2011. After retiring from the military,... Read More	Leo Eugene (Gene) Roberts, 80, of Fairfield, died Friday morning, January 6, 2012, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center. Mr.Roberts was born March 30, 1931 in Perry, Iowa to Raymond Milton Roberts and Amy Findlow Roberts. He lived near Knoxville for several years, then the family moved to Des Moines. Mr. Roberts graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1949. Mr.Roberts served in the U.S.Air Force for 4 years and was stationed at the Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. He married Stephanie Jane Roberts on June 15, 1952. She died December 21, 2011. After retiring from the military, Mr.Roberts worked for a few years at Des Moines Meat Locker, then began working for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. He worked his way up to a management position and was employed there for over 25 years. Upon his retirement, Mr.and Mrs.Roberts moved to an acreage near Osceola where he gardened and raised ducks and geese. he loved to entertain his family there, especially his grandchildren, teaching them all about wildlife and fishing. He and Stephanie enjoyed annual trips to Minnesota where they spent their time fishing and cooking. They later moved to Russell, Iowa where he continued to enjoy hunting, fishing, playing cards, spending time with family and friends, and fish fries. He and Stephanie moved to Fairfield in the fall of 2009. Suvivors include one daughter, Victoria Eastburn and husband David of Fairfield: one son, Scott Roberts and wife Karen of Lamoni: and six grndchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and one sister, Virginia Vail. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, just south of Prairie City, Iowa. Pastor Mark Brase will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the Decatur County Chapter of Ducks Unlinited or Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

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Where is Leo Eugene “Gene” Roberts's memorial?
Leo Eugene “Gene” Roberts's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Red Rock, Marion County, USA.
When did Leo Eugene “Gene” Roberts death?
Leo Eugene “Gene” Roberts death on 6 Jan 2012 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4942017
Longitude: -93.2331009

Family Members:

Parent

Ray M Roberts

(1898 - 1977)

Amy R Findlow Roberts

(1902 - 1989)

Spouse

Stephanie Jane Whisner-Douglass Roberts

(1933 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Red Rock, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4942017, -93.2331009

2. Hughes Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4822006, -93.2241974

3. Donahoo Cemetery (Defunct)
Swan, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4816575, -93.2504845

4. Griffis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5256004, -93.2142029

5. Rinehart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5344009, -93.2288971

6. Spurgeon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4378014, -93.2502975

7. Dunreath Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4600190, -93.1695560

8. Ritter-Worth Cemetery
Monroe, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5224910, -93.1472400

9. Swan Cemetery
Swan, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4644012, -93.3246994

10. Murray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4675570, -93.3287080

11. Vandalia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5461000, -93.3193970

12. Rees Cemetery
Pleasantville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4206560, -93.1731400

13. Bishop Cemetery
Runnells, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5297900, -93.3382900

14. Wheeling Cemetery
Pleasantville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4206009, -93.2944031

15. Monroe Cemetery
Monroe, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5127983, -93.1081009

16. Seay Cemetery
Monroe, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5321999, -93.1066971

17. Lowman Cemetery
Runnells, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5303001, -93.3632965

18. Red Rock Cemetery
Otley, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4300003, -93.1211014

19. Westview Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6000000, -93.2422000

20. Burch Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3966000, -93.1771000

21. Moore Cemetery
Hartford, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4720001, -93.3740005

22. Waveland Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6048000, -93.2338000

23. Gifford Cemetery
Monroe, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5189018, -93.0880966

24. Mikesell Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4424370, -93.0975420