Charles DeWaine Roberts

ROBERTS, CHARLES D.
of Portage, MI

Charles D. "Charlie" Roberts, age 83, went home to be with his Lord on May 8, 2020, while surrounded by his family. Charlie was born April 24, 1937 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lyle and Betty (Peck) Roberts. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Portage High School. On October 12, 1956, he was united in marriage to Judith (Durham) Roberts. Charlie was a self-employed carpenter who operated "Charlie Roberts Builders" for many years. He was a member of Southridge Reformed Church, where he was active in many capacities throughout the years. Charlie was an avid sports fan. He played football and baseball for Portage High School. He loved Portage Central sports, always watching his children, grandchildren and nephews. He was well-known for over 40 years as an umpire for high school and recreational softball and baseball, officiating for a then rising Kalamazoo Central HS star, Derek Jeter.

Family was a very important part of Charlie's life. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Judith Roberts; children: Julie (Andrew) Lenczycki, Christopher (Amanda) Roberts, Chuck (Tammy) Roberts; grandchildren: Lance Roberts, Logan (Kristen) Roberts, Erin Lenczycki, Kenzie (Cory) Cox, Chad Lenczycki, Nathan Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Peyton Roberts; great-granddaughters: Mia & Rey Cox; brother David (Leslee) Roberts, many nieces, nephews and special friends. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson Shane Roberts; siblings: Lyle, Hollis, Lewis, Larry Roberts, and Bonnie Slager-Sheppard.

A memorial celebration of Charlie's life will be held at a later date to be announced at Southridge Reformed Church. A private family burial will take place in Schoolcraft Cemetery. Memorials in Charlie's memory may be directed to Southridge Reformed Church or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Charlie's personalized web page to sign his online guest book and leave a condolence or message for his family at: https://www.langelands.com