John “Gary” Roberts – Battle Lake, MN

John “Gary” Roberts, 83, passed away peacefully at his home near Phelps Mill Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born November 08, 1939 at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls to John and Doris (Martinson) Roberts. Gary was raised in Amor Township and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from March 1958 and was deployed to Taiwan and Honorably Discharged in February 1961. Gary was a union plumber-pipefitter by trade. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Barry in 1965 and blessed with four children, Rondalyn (John) Erickson, Kristi (E.B.) Floersch, Julie (Brenden) Bleess and Lukas (Maggie Friedrich) Roberts. He was proud of his children and the home he and Becky built. He was a very hard worker. Some of his favorite activities included hunting, fishing, gardening, wine making, car restoration and repair. He loved sharing his legendary stories and had a great sense of humor. He always enjoyed the company of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Clifton Roberts; sister, Janet Gilbertson and great-grandson, Brooks Jampsa. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, his four children, grandchildren, Nathan (Bailey Sandy) Erickson, Alex-andra (Dalton) Jampsa, E.B. (Tara Skauge) Floersch, Elias (engaged to Emma Jaroszewski) Bleess, Isaac Bleess, Lydia Roberts; great-grandsons, Mason and Elijah Erickson and Decker Jampsa; and siblings, Rodney Roberts, Ann Diers and Tim Roberts. Funeral service was at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior in Fergus Falls, MN. Interment was at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Maine Township. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fergus Falls was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNils on.com.