Merleta Olga Gesina Roberts Obituary
Merleta Olga Gesina Roberts (Victor, Iowa) passed away on October 14, 2026. Merleta, born on July 7, 1935, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Schmidt and Adella Schmidt (Weiss); her husband Melvin Duane Roberts of John's Lutheran Church; her parents-in-law, Elvin and Mary Roberts; her son Brian; her sons-in-law, Kenn MacGregor and Dick Hansen; her grandchildren, Lexi Schumacher and Boston Schumacher; her son-in-law Chad Hansen; and her friend Patti Ferreira.
She is survived by: her sibling Merle Schmidt (Peg); her children, Mike Roberts (Liz), Diana Hansen, Julie Roberts, Kristy Farrington of Woodland Park, CO and Rhonda MacGregor; her grandchildren, Selina McKinney (Chris), Charlie Roberts (Mae), Trace Roberts (Cassie), Lindsey Wyckoff (Joe), Sherry Hass (Richard), Erica Hansen, Tyler Puls, Travis Puls, Nicole Wallace (Nick), Nathan Herdlicka (VaLeene), Erienne Doll (Dustin), Chelsea Roberts (Dustin Jackson), Ian MacGregor, Jack MacGregor, Connor MacGregor and Brandon MacGregor; and her great grandchildren, William McKinney, Gabriel McKinney, Jadelyn Roberts, Desirae Roberts, Tillie Roberts, Emmarie Roberts, Lyndee Roberts, Thatcher Wyckoff, Marina Wyckoff, Sarah McNulty, Kaitlyn Hansen, Brianna Newton, Cody Holston, Chasen Holston, Walter Puls, Owen Puls, Ezra Herdlicka, Dylan Herdlicka, Jayden Doll, Landry Doll, Jonathan Jackson and Matthew Jackson.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home (808 4th St, Victor, IA 52347). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (2682 CC Ave, Victor, IA 52347). A graveside service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery (2682 CC Ave, Victor, IA 52347).
Memorials may be directed to Lutheran Family Services, or Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization (ILSTO).
