Obituary for Tommy Roberts Sr. | Locke Funeral Services

Tommy Roberts Sr.

April 3, 1928 - May 16, 2025

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Funeral Service

Friday, May 23, 2025

Starting at 11:00 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Visitation

Friday, May 23, 2025

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Memorials

May be directed to the family

Tommy Roberts Sr, 97, of Elk Run Heights, died Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born April 3, 1928, in Ottumwa, son of Henry and Fannie (Bright) Roberts. He served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1949 earning the rank of Staff Seargent. Tommy married Darlene Frericks in December of 1949.

Tommy worked for Rath Packing until its closing. He then was self employed as a handyman and subcontractor installing windows and doors and other projects. Tommy was a friend to all who met him, with an easygoing personality and desire to help others. He wasn't the kind of person to sit idly, he was always on the go, working on projects in the garage, woodworking, fishing, or helping other people with their projects. He was a kind husband and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 76 years, Darlene, son Tommy Roberts Jr. of Elk Run Heights, daughter Karen Meighan of Evansdale, grandchildren: Josh (RaeJean) Meighan, Eric (Kristin) Meighan, and Lynn (Benjamin) DeVries; great-grandchildren: Brooke, Cole, Kaiden, Addison, Benjamin, and Zachary.

He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Judith Roberts, and grandson Christopher Roberts.

Services will be Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com/

Condolences

Carolyn and Russ DeVries are sad to learn of Tommy's passing. Our best to Darlene and son Tommy and the rest of the family, especially Lynn, our daughter-in-law. What a great fellow he was starting with his service during WWII and continuing throughout his life. Please accept our condolences and we look forward to seeing you on Friday.

Russell DeVries

Tommy, We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. It sounds like he was an amazing man. You have our sympathy.

Rick and Sandi Abben

Tom was a wonderful neighbor to my mother. A quality that really stood out to me was his humor, and generous nature. So sorry for your loss.

Holly McDaniel

Tom I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to wrap the family in his arms.

Virginia Tensley

Thinking about you guys, sorry for your loss!

Nicholas Norman

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