Margaret Ann Roberts age 76 of Dunkerton passed away July 10th, 2024 at her home. She was born November 30, 1947 in New Hampton the daughter of Hans and Elsie (Griesert) Ross. Margaret grew up in rural Fredericksburg first attending a rural country school and then the Fredericksburg School where she graduated in 1966. After high school she considered a career as a flight attendant but when she found out that would require a move to somewhere like Chicago she decided that she was too much of a small town girl for that. Margaret then began her career at KWWL in Waterloo which spanned the next 43 years of her life, she spent most of that time as a sales coordinator. Margaret married Arthur Roberts on October 6, 1979 in Fredericksburg. They lived in Waterloo briefly and then moved to Dunkerton where they raised their family. Margaret was the foundation of her family and they would always come first. She was somewhat of an old fashioned girl at heart, she loved family gatherings, cooking, playing cards, especially Pepper, she enjoyed golfing, occasional trips to the casino and when that wasn’t possible she would play casino video games on her laptop. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Art, six children; Michael (Lindy) Roberts, Mark (Stephanie) Roberts, Jeff (Deb) Roberts, Lisa (Brian) Wrage, Tracy Roberts and Christine Roberts, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one brother, Harold (Sheryl) Ross and one sister-in-law, Pat Ross. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Scott Roberts and one daughter, Francine Roberts, three brothers; John Ross, Bob Ross and Carl Ross, two sisters-in-law; Letha Ross and Ann Ross.
Visitation: 3:00-6:00 pm Sunday, July 14th at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank and for one hour before services Monday at the church.
Funeral Services: 11:00 am Monday, July 15th at St. John’s Lutheran Church Bennington 4110 East Mount Vernon Road, Waterloo, Iowa
Interment; Rosehill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Iowa
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Condolences for Margaret Roberts
Our sympathy to Margaret’s family-we grew up together and attended St. Paul’s Church in Fredericksburg together. I had not seen her in many years but have very fond memories of her. God’s peace be with her family.
I’ve known Margaret since highschool. I’ll always remember her always smiling face. RIP Margaret. My condolences to her family.
Art , I am sorry for your loss. I’m not on the computer much so I just seen it today. I didn’t know her but knew she was a wonderful lady. I am so sorry for your loss. Kay Hansen and family
Sorry to hear this. Margaret was a wonderful person; I know she changed my life for the better. I know she will be missed by the ones she loved and cherished. My you rest in peace Margaret.
I worked with Maggie many years ago at KWWL. She was such a joy! I know you will miss her.