Ralph Roberts

Cloverdale RALPH A. ROBERTS, 85, died at 12:49 a.m. September 25, 2006, at Triumph Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born May 27, 1921, in Jenera, Ohio to George M. and Jessie Smith Roberts, who preceded him in death. He married Ruth M. Dunlap, who died July 4, 2000. Mr. Roberts retired from Clark Equipment. he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. he was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by a nephew, Eugene Bryan of Delphos. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Roberts; two sisters, Zelda Roberts Sheets and thelma Roberts Cash; and a niece, Betty Reynolds. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Wanda Werking will officiate. A private burial will be at noon Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.