Roane Ruth Roberts

Roane Ruth (Nitz) Roberts, age 75, met the Lord and took his hand as she followed him to her eternal home. She passed away early Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Parkview Health Center with family by her side. She was born on February 12, 1939 the daughter of William and Laura (Henke) Nitz. Roane married Arland Roberts on June 24, 1961 at Grace Lutheran Church in Pickett, WI.Roane was a graduate of Ripon High School. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school at Grace Lutheran Church in Pickett. Roane worked at Ripon College on the switchboard, Miles Kimball, Federal Mailing sorting mail, 30 years selling Avon, many years helping out and reading to students at Green Meadow Elementary, babysat for grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and also helped out for many years on the family farm. Roane enjoyed cheering on and watching Wisconsin Badger basketball and football, Milwaukee Brewers, and Green Bay Packers. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's school events, watching birds, playing games with family and friends, and traveling the countryside with her husband. Roane is survived by her loving husband, Arland of 53 years; daughter, Laura (Kevin) Karow; grandchildren, Megan (Travis Towns) Karow, and Michael Karow; brother Ronald (Marilyn) Nitz; her niece Peggy (Robert) Wehle; nephews Bill and Jeff Nitz. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Also survived by brothers and sister-in-laws Marlo (Mary) Roberts; Rosie Pfeiffer, Vern Roberts, Mary K Roberts, Darrell (Sally) Roberts, Jeanine Roberts, Beverly (Michael) Gantner, and Larry (Cheryl) Roberts.Roane was preceded in death by her parents William and Laura Nitz; son James Roberts; her in-laws William (Burnett) Roberts, sister-in-laws Joyce Roberts; Gerry Roberts, Sharon Bradley, Darlene Zwicky; brother-in-laws Robert Pfeiffer; Duane Roberts, Lee Zwicky, and Sam Bradley. Special thank you to the staff of Mercy Medical Center and Parkview Health Center for the wonderful care and support provided to Roane throughout her journey. Funeral services for Roane will be at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church (508 County Rd. M Pickett, WI.) with Rev. Jud Krohn officiating. Friends and family may come to visit and share memories at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Pickett following the service.

Grace Lutheran Pickett



502 County Road M
Pickett
WI
54964

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9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.



Liberty Prairie Cemetery



state Rd 44
Township of Utica
WI
54964






Grace Lutheran Pickett



502 County Road M
Pickett
WI
54964

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12:00 p.m.