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Sep
14
Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shawnee Lake Garden House
3720 Southeast Yacht Court, Topeka, KS 66609
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Harold Roberts Obituary
A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Shawnee Lake Garden House 3720 S.E. Yacht Ct. Topeka, KS. Please join us for catered reception from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Harold Dean Roberts, 68, of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully at home August 4, 2025. He was born in Topeka, KS to wonderful parents Archie and Wilma Roberts.
Harold worked at UPS retiring after 39 years.
Harold was a proud member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Harold is survived by his wife of 45 years Susan, son, Max (Lacey), sisters Carol Bigelow (Don), Carol Dewitt, brothers Marshall and Buddy Persinger, mother-in-law Sheila, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews and many life long friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pam.
What a joy it is to all who knew him to have been a part of his life. Thanks, Harold, for all the wonderful memories, till we meet again.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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Upcoming Events
Sep
14
Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shawnee Lake Garden House
3720 Southeast Yacht Court, Topeka, KS 66609
Send FlowersServices provided by
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence ChapelOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.