In Memory Of
Christopher "Chris"L. Roberts
1961
2022
Christopher "Chris"L. Roberts
August 6, 1961 — August 4, 2022
Christopher L. Roberts, age 60 of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born August 6, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to Dan Roberts and the late Rosemarie (Heid) Roberts.
In addition to his mother, Chris was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Jacalyn M. (Swartz) Roberts; Jackie's parents, Marvin and Harriet (Culbertson) Swartz; Jackie's brother, Doug Swartz and nephew, Mark Roberts.
Chris is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Gillen (Will) and Stephany Dill (Cody); brothers, Tim Roberts (Beth) and Scott Roberts (Robin); sister, Mechelle Derlich (Don); sister-in-law, Mary Swartz; step-mother-in-law, Connie Swartz; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Chris grew up in the Park Layne area of New Carlisle. He graduated from Tecumseh H.S. and served four years and was honorably discharged from the United States Coast Guard. Chris was a news videographer for WKEF/WRGT-TV channels 22/45 for 30 years. He also worked as a news video editor for WHIO-TV channel 7 for 5 years until his retirement.
Chris enjoyed many hobbies such as genealogy, model building and collecting Disney memorabilia. Chris loved his family very much and was an avid football fan. He became a football coach in 1988 where he played a large role in creating the Tecumseh Middle School football program. Along with coaching, he videotaped the football games for the high school for 25 years. Chris was inducted into the Tecumseh Athletic Hall of Fame as a coach in 2016. He was very proud of the success of the football program that he continued to follow.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-4pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10 am St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Rd, Vandalia. Burial beside his wife, Jackie, will follow at Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio.
Contributions may be made in Chris's memory to the Tecumseh Athletic Boosters.
To share a memory of Chris or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
In addition to his mother, Chris was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Jacalyn M. (Swartz) Roberts; Jackie's parents, Marvin and Harriet (Culbertson) Swartz; Jackie's brother, Doug Swartz and nephew, Mark Roberts.
Chris is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Gillen (Will) and Stephany Dill (Cody); brothers, Tim Roberts (Beth) and Scott Roberts (Robin); sister, Mechelle Derlich (Don); sister-in-law, Mary Swartz; step-mother-in-law, Connie Swartz; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Chris grew up in the Park Layne area of New Carlisle. He graduated from Tecumseh H.S. and served four years and was honorably discharged from the United States Coast Guard. Chris was a news videographer for WKEF/WRGT-TV channels 22/45 for 30 years. He also worked as a news video editor for WHIO-TV channel 7 for 5 years until his retirement.
Chris enjoyed many hobbies such as genealogy, model building and collecting Disney memorabilia. Chris loved his family very much and was an avid football fan. He became a football coach in 1988 where he played a large role in creating the Tecumseh Middle School football program. Along with coaching, he videotaped the football games for the high school for 25 years. Chris was inducted into the Tecumseh Athletic Hall of Fame as a coach in 2016. He was very proud of the success of the football program that he continued to follow.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-4pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10 am St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Rd, Vandalia. Burial beside his wife, Jackie, will follow at Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio.
Contributions may be made in Chris's memory to the Tecumseh Athletic Boosters.
To share a memory of Chris or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christopher "Chris"L. Roberts, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, August 28, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, August 29, 2022
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Christopher Catholic Church
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