Roberts, Randy J.

Randy J. Roberts, 66, of Lisbon, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lisbon Cemetery by Celebrant Mary Morgan, with military rites. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon.

Surviving Randy are his wife, Regina; six children, Zeke (Corby), Levi (Jenny), Seth (Raychel), Luke (Amanda) Roberts, Corey Carmer and Jenifer Carmer Back (Chris); nine grandchildren, Soloman, Elizabeth, Amber, Rebecca, Derek, Ethan, Zachary, Samantha and Justic; his mother, Audrey Warland; a sister, Shelley Reese; a brother, Greg Warland; and many nieces and nephews.

Randy was born Sept. 10, 1947. He graduated from high school in Washington, Iowa. Randy served four years in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He attended Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Randy worked as a controls engineer at U.T.A. in Iowa City for over 25 years.

Randy was an active member of his community, volunteering his time in many ways for the City of Lisbon, serving two terms on the City Council, working at the cemetery and on the Tree Board.

He loved music, especially his time with the band, Do's and Don'ts. Randy enjoyed nature, astronomy, gardening and was a huge Hawkeye fan. Most of all he loved his family.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Randy's honor has been established.

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Published Oct. 27, 2013 in The Gazette