died Sunday, Nov. 26th in Dunklau Gardens, Fremont.
He was born to Leonard and Irma (Hillman) Roberts in Ida Grove, Iowa on September 28, 1947. He grew up there and graduated from high school in 1965. Then he went into the United States Navy, serving 3 ½ years. Following military service, he attended and graduated with a business degree from the Spencer School of Business in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Carl worked for Pizza Hut as a manager for many years, and when he left the company he was an area supervisor. Then he ran his own chocolate and candy shop in Fremont until becoming a distributor for the Omaha World Herald in Fremont.
He is survived by his son Jonathan Roberts of Lincoln, daughter Carla Jo (Mike) Meyer of Hooper, 6 grandchildren, Sonya, Sylvia, Jared, Austin, Riley, and Marinn, 1great granddaughter Ember, brother Roger (Carolyn) Roberts of Fayetteville, Georgia, and sister Kathleen (Frank) Janssen of Woodbury, Minnesota.
The memorial service will be Friday December, 15 at 6pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with Military Honors to follow at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 4pm until the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for distribution.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Ron Busch
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Sorry for you loss. Always had such a good time playing softball with CarlLaVonne (Hillmann)Bura
Denison, IA Tuesday, December 12, 2017 I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family.Have alot of happy memories of whenever we were together.
Hugs to all.
Garry & Lynne McIntosh
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Carla & families We are sorry for your loss. We knew Carl several years back and enjoyed our visits. May God rest his soul and help you all find peace with his loss.Judy Anderson
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Mike, Carla, Jared, Riley and MarinnDeepest sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Carl was an awesome man and was always friendly to all. We pray you find some comfort in your many happy memories and in knowing he is now at peace with his Lord and Savior. May God grant you strength during these difficult days.
Annette Vesely Remshard
Spokane Valley, WA Tuesday, November 28, 2017 I worked for Carl at Pizza Hut as one of my first jobs out of High School in 1978. He always was nice to me. I remember his Son Mike and daughter Carla. They were so young. Mike was so smart, and I remember Carla's Blonde curls. My best wishes and sympathies to you both and your families.Jim and Barbara Unger
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Very sorry for your loss.John Saunders
Fremont, NE Monday, November 27, 2017 Rest In Peace my friend