Photo courtesy of Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sep 13, 1930 – Nov 14, 2019 (Age 89)
Hugh "Rob" Roberts, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on September 13, 1930 in Beaver Dam, to Hubert and Etta Mae (Dale) Roberts. Hugh graduated from Beaver Dam High class of '49. He was employed as a draftsman at Metalfab Inc. He joined the U.S. Airforce in 1951. Upon discharge, met a pretty young U.W. coed, Jane Oestreich, he too decided to become a Badger, and married that coed in 1958. Upon graduation he was employed by the Hamar Quandt Co. /41 Lumber in Houghton, MI, retired in '93, and moved to Sun Prairie, WI in '98. He enjoyed family, fishing & golfing, in that order. He is survived by his wife Jane; children Tracie, Tom (Carolyn), Chuck, and Doug (Pam); grandchildren, Ryan, Brad, Sarah, Carly, Peyton and Cole; one sister Gwen (Al) Hanson; sisters-in-law Martha Brault, Mary Risner, Cathie (Bob) Behrendt and Jen (Pete) Lobner; brothers-in-law Charles (Diane) Oestreich and Greg (Donna) Oestreich; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law Al Brault, Dale Risner and Les (Marty) Oestreich. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home, 302 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie, with Father Grant Thies presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 20, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400 www.newcomerfh.com
Dear Jane,
My wife Judy Spahn and I would like to express our sympathy to you for the loss of Hugh. We have many fond memories of you both and we are thinking about you. We both remember you from school and Bruce remembers dealing with Hugh and Hamar Quant working on school projects.
Take care.
Judy and Bruce Wolck
Bruce Wolck
November 24, 2019 | Houghton, MI | Friend
Tracy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Hujet
November 18, 2019 | Green Bay, WI | Family Friend
Chuck and all the family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. No matter how prepared you may be, its still a painful time. Hold on to all the memories. They will be a true blessing.
My thought and prayers to you
Suzy Edwards Young
November 17, 2019 | Houghton, MI | Classmate
So sorry to hear about his death. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Wish I could be there to bve with you.
Walt
November 17, 2019 | Houghton, MI | Friend
I'm saddened to hear this news. I grew up just a block away from the Roberts home in Houghton and I've had close relationships with the family.
Please accept my condolences.
Brett (Bart) Nyman
November 16, 2019 | Frederick, MD | Friend
To all of the Roberts family, you have my heartfelt sympathies and condolences. Hugh was a great man and a wonderful father. We now have another great soul in Heaven to watch over us and help us in our times of need.
Patrick Ogden
November 16, 2019 | Fort Gratiot, MI | Friend
Chuck, Tracie, Tom, Doug and Mrs. Roberts, we are saddened by the loss of your beloved father/husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Paul Kochanny
November 16, 2019 | Suttons Bay, MI | Friend
Mr Roberts. was a very nice man...u sure will be missed
November 16, 2019
Tracie, I am so sorry for your great loss. The prayer chain from church is praying for you and your extended family during this most difficult time. Steck
Mary (Steck) Steckart
November 16, 2019 | De Pere, WI | Friend