- Date Of Death: October 19, 2020
- State: Michigan
Paul Norman Roberts, age 79, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully Monday night, October 19, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Hospital.
Paul was born November 22, 1940 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Robert and Doris (Rushford) Roberts. He graduated from Rapid River High School, class of 1959 and shortly thereafter joined the US Army as a member of the 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One” and served in Vietnam. Paul was employed by Harnischfeger in Escanaba for nearly 25 years as a burning table operator, he then worked at Rapid River Rustic Cedar Homes for an additional 24 years. Hobbies included coaching and umpiring little league baseball games, Amateur Radio, and watching the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Pistons. He was united in marriage to Barbara Sigfrids on October 29, 1966.
In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, Paul is survived by:
2 Sons: Scott (Stephanie) Roberts of Wayne, IL
Kevin Roberts of Depere, WI
1 Daughter: Rhonda (Nick Kobach) Roberts of Green Bay, WI
1 Brother: David Roberts of Rapid River, MI
1 Sister: Kay (David) Goymerac of Rapid River, MI
In addition to his Parents, Paul is preceded in death by:
Brother, Daniel Roberts and Sister, Joan Juchemich
The Roberts family would like to send a special thanks to Christian Park Healthcare Center and OSF St. Francis Hospital for their wonderful care.
