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Donald Roberts, 83

| January 26, 2021 1:00 AM

Donald Roberts, 83, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2021, at his home. He was born in Weiser Idaho to Gene and Carrie Roberts. He graduated from Beaverhead High School, in Dillon, Mont. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the FDR naval ship. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Robinson, in Sept. of 1959. After settling down in Butte, Mont. they had three children; two sons and one daughter. He worked for and retired from 3M for 35 years. Upon retirement they relocated to Idaho.

Donald was preceded in death by his son, Keith, and his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years and his children: Kelli and her husband, Tony and their two children: Jordan and Kaycie Kunz; and son, Tony Roberts. He is also survived by sister, Judy, and her husband, John Roeder; as well as sister-in-law and her husband Ruth and Ray Boylan; and several nieces and nephews.

The family is planning a memorial at a future date.