Riley W. Roberts
October 31, 1934 - February 7, 2015
Riley W. Roberts of Paoli, Oklahoma was born to Martin and Stella (Lee) Roberts on October 31, 1934 in Tribby, Oklahoma and passed from this life on February 7, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 80 years. Mr. Roberts grew up in Tribby and Lexington, Oklahoma. He served his country in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He later worked in the oil field in Odessa, Texas before moving to Ladysmith, Wisconsin to work in a paper mill. Riley was a department manager for Sears in Illinois where he met his soon to be wife, June L. Bradley. In 1974, they were married in Lincoln, Nebraska. He later became Regional Operational Coordinator for Gilmore Enterprises which are distributors of T-Fal. In 1980, Riley retired and served the city of Stratford as a police officer. In his spare time he enjoyed ranching, fishing, and loved going to flea markets and the dog trade. Mr. Roberts is survived by: Wife: June of the home Daughter: Deborah Koltis of Thorpe, Wisconsin 3 step-sons: Kevin Lawless of Colorado Springs, Colorado Kris Lawless of Danville, Illinois Greg Lawless of Danville, Illinois Special nephew: Wesley Roberts 3 sisters: Norma Collier of Fairview, Oklahoma Noma Dean Carlson of Noble, Oklahoma Jean Law of Noble, Oklahoma A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by: His parents: Martin and Stella Roberts 3 brothers: Jack Roberts, Tom Roberts and Bob Roberts Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Tribbey Cemetery with Dr. Joe Elam officiating. Services are under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.
Riley W. Roberts of Paoli, Oklahoma was born to Martin and Stella (Lee) Roberts on October 31, 1934 in Tribby, Oklahoma and passed from this life on February 7, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 80 years. Mr. Roberts grew up in Tribby... View Obituary & Service Information