Charles W. Roberts, a resident of New Richmond, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 89. He was the husband of the late Mary Roberts. Father of Laura Davis, Lisa Roberts, June Roberts, Paula (Rich) Leonard, and Karen Roberts. Grandfather of Samantha Joyal, Becki Server, Chelsea Horton, Geordan Hodge, Cameron Roberts, Charles Pittman, Katherine Pittman, Pete Pittman, Sophia Kippenbrock, Madeline Bennett, Glen Bennett, and Griffin Bennett. Great-grandfather of Paxton Server, Rhiannon Server, Olivia Day, Hazel Day, and Julien Phelps. He is also survived by his siblings: Jesse (Sylvia) Roberts, Lois Dickerson, and Albert (Gloria) Roberts.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy earning the rank of AT3. He served during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Kula Gulf. Following his time in the Navy, Charles was an insurance salesman in the New Richmond area for 40 years. His family will fondly remember him as a jokester even until his passing. A couple of quotes from Charles: “Better to be a has been, than a never was”, and “There’s nothing to be learned from the second kick of a mule”.
A memorial gathering will be held at Saltair Church of Christ, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Military honors will take place at 3:00 PM followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Richmond Food Pantry, 200 Hamilton St., New Richmond, OH 45157. www.ecnurre.com.