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Ricky Lee Roberts, age 64, of Kendallville, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. Mr. Roberts was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 27, 1960, to the late Richard Leroy Roberts and Martha Rose (Fox) Roberts. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1978 and married Penny Ann Butler on June 13, 1987, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Peggy preceded him in death on November 28, 2021. Rick was employed by Albion Wire and Courier Printing.
Survivors include:
Daughter, BethAnn Roberts of Kendallville.
Brother, Robert "Robbie" Roberts of Fort Wayne.
Brother, Randy and Sharon Roberts of Hoagland.
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Danny and Angie Butler of Avilla.
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Teri Butler of Avilla.
Brother-in-law, Mark Butler of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Marty Roberts; daughter, Amanda Marie Roberts in 2013; and his wife, Penny, in 2021.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Hite Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM followed by a service at 4:00 PM.
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