Violet Roberts

Roberts, Violet C.

Violet C. Roberts, 78 of the town of Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012.

She was born June 10, 1934, on a small family farm in the town of Amherst, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Trzebiatowski) Patoka. Vi attended a small country school and St Mary of Mount Carmel school and church, where she received her sacraments of Baptism, Communion, Confirmation and Marriage.

On Dec. 27, 1952, she was united in marriage to Bob Roberts. The started their life together in Milwaukee, but shortly after, moved to Bob's hometown of Stevens Point. Violet, along with her husband, owned and operated Bob's TV and Appliance, where she was the accountant/bookkeeper, until the couple retired in 1986. Following their retirement, the couple moved to their summer home in Shawano, Wis. They enjoyed winters in Texas and Florida for many years.

In her younger years, Vi traveled and camped with her husband and family. She enjoyed league bowling and card playing with her women's poker club. She loved travelling to Alaska to camp and fish with her two sons that reside in Anchorage, Alaska. Vi's true passion was cooking. She loved to watch the food channels, reading and gathering recipes,and experimenting with food. Vi was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, St Stanislaus Parish, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and was currently a member of St Martin's Catholic Church of Cecil, Wis.

Vi's survivors, celebrating her reunion with God are her husband, Bob; daughters, Bobbi Cornell, Cecil; and Cindy Elliot, Stevens Point; her sons, Brian (friend, Geri Williams) Roberts and Brad Roberts, both of Anchorage, Alaska; her five grandchildren, Justin (Krissy) Cornell, Shannon (Jake) Griebe, Samantha Cornell, Lucas Elliot and Isaac Elliot. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Morgan and Wyatt Cornell and Max and Alex Griebe. She is further survived by three brothers, Frank Patoka, Shawano; John (Terry) Patoka, Menasha; and a special brother, Eugene (Debbie) Patoka, Plover; two sisters, Pearl Drewa, Menasha; and Betty (Larry) Repinski, Plover; one brother-in-law, Phil Galloway, Stevens Point; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Delores Galloway and Bridget Kent; brothers in-law, Tony Drewa, Leonard, Eric and Tony Wroblewski. She was also preceded in death by her sisters in-law, Dorothy Patoka, Gen Barwick, Evelyn, Jean and Grace Wroblewski.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at St Martin's Catholic Church in Cecil. Deacon Mike Grzeca will be the celebrant. Private family inurment will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested you make a dontation to the charity of your choice in the name of Violet C. Roberts. Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

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The family thanks Nurse Linda and the staff at Theda Care at Home Hospice for their compassion and care.

WORDS ABOUT MY LIFE….

I, VI Roberts am changing my address after 78 years on this planet earth and moving to my final resting place. There I will meet my parents, two sisters, numerous infant siblings and many friends and relatives who have gone before me. To those of you left behind, from the Irish Prayer "May the Wind be always at your back and until we meet again, may god hold you in the palm of his hand." To my one and only marriage partner of 59 years Bob; It was a great journey!! Thank You. I love you!! A very special thanks for the last several years and for the great caregiving, love and devotion you gave me. To my four children, Bobbi, Cindy, Brian and Brad. I love each one of you. You, in all of your own special ways brought me more happiness than you will know. I was truly blessed! My grandchildren and great-grandchildren all showed me love and respect. You made me a proud grandmother! I love you all! Until we meet again, stay close and always be kind to one another.

Written by Vi Roberts for her family to cherish.