Bert E. Roberts, 91, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, IA.

Memorial service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at First Congregational Church, Belle Plaine with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine with military honors. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com

Bert was born December 11, 1927 in Marengo, IA to John and Pearl (Aiken) Roberts. He graduated from St. Johns in Victor, IA. Bert joined the Marine Corps in September 1946, then discharged in 1948. He was called back to service in 1950 to go to Korea where he was injured and discharged in 1951, receiving a Purple Heart.

In 1952 Bert married Betty Peska at the Bethany Church in Belle Plaine. To this union two children where born, Tom and Brenda. He worked at Farmstead in Cedar Rapids for 29 years, retiring in 1989. Following retirement, Bert worked part time for Funk's and mowed grass.

Bert enjoyed gardening, mowing, fishing in Canada and spending time with family. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Belle Plaine.

Bert is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Tom (Audrey) Roberts of Atkins, Brenda (Mike) Sweet of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Ryan and Kelsey Sweet, Kyle, Matt and Rachel Miller; great-grandchildren, Noah, Connor, Karlie, McKenna, Britley, Noah and one on the way, Micah; brother, Cecil and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Richard and Harry; sisters, Ora Roberts and Ann Baetsle.

Bert's family would like to thank Keystone Home Health Care, Essence of Life Hospice and the Compass Memorial Staff for their wonderful care.