Stephen H. Roberts, age 69, of Garden City (formerly of Oakley and Hill City), passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born June 8, 1945, in Hays, to Albert Mack and Phyllis Lucille (Gish) Roberts.
Stephen was a 1964 graduate of Trego Community High School. On April 26, 1974, Stephen was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Werth at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney. They enjoyed forty years of marriage together. He spent the last 35 years working for Baker Hughs, Inc. as an oilfield chemical service manager. He spent time with the company in Hill City, Oakley, and most currently in Garden City. More than anything else, Stephen enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandchildren. Whether it was taking them hunting and fishing or going for a ride in the Corvette, time spent with them is what mattered to him. He was also a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Stephen will be dearly missed by many.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Darby of Riley, and Derek of Quinter; six grandchildren, Devin, Dalton, Emma, Kole, Kyler, and Kala Roberts; and a brother, David Roberts and wife Joan of Parker, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Norman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, with a parish vigil service immediately following at 7:00 p.m. Both will be at the funeral home in WaKeeney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Checks made to the organization may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.