October 19, 2012
Warren's Obituary 
Warren D. Roberts, 72, of Des Moines, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Friday morning, October 19, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
A celebration of Warren's life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, October 22, 2012 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Cremation will follow the visitation and burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Warren David Roberts was born on February 26, 1940 in Waterloo, Iowa, to Gwilym and Ethel (Bollard) Roberts. He grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1958. He then attended the University of Northern Iowa where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. He married Roseann Larkey on February 18, 1967 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2005.
Upon graduation from college in 1963, Warren began a career in teaching, first in Wyoming, Iowa, and then from August of 1966 until May of 2002 he taught Business and Accounting in Maquoketa. During his 39 years of teaching he was involved in FBLA, BBA, MOC and AFS. Mentoring and Educating 1000s of Students.
He touched the lives of many students not only through his gift of teaching but also through his guidance and leadership in the Future Business Leaders of America Program and later Business Professionals of America Program. He spent countless hours with the students preparing and developing each team for events and conferences. He also was actively involved in the Maquoketa City Pool for 25 years.
Warren was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Maquoketa. Additionally, he had served as the Iowa FBLA State Chairman, BPA Chapter Advisor, MOC Teacher as well as an AFS volunteer.
Warren enjoyed time with others. A conversation, a serious talk or helping others talk through a decision. He was a teacher, advisor, friend and mentor to many. He enjoyed his grandkids immensely, making them laugh, watching them shoot hoops, being their biggest fan and just having some time with them. He was a father of tough love, although he would set his girls straight it was always with love.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Lori (Chris) Knoebel of Des Moines, IA, and Sara Roberts of Des Moines, IA; and 4 grandchildren, Brittan, Jaden, Moriah and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, William, Gordan and Richard Roberts, and his wife, Roseann.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Warren D. Roberts memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Memories of Warren
To Warren's family,
We were so sorry to learn of Warren's passing. May good family memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Please know that your dad had a tremendously big impact on many students including the two Carinder kids. We hold him in very high esteem.
Sara, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your sister have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori and Sara,
My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and your family.. Both of your parents were such a big part of my life.. From the pool, swim team, school, getting awesome perms and spending time at your house ...
Your Dad will be greatly missed.. With love and deepest Sympathy Jessica Flagel/Flanery
Lori and Sara
Praying for you today and in the days ahead. Both your parents left me many memories. One of which is the both of you. From the swimming pool, school, FBLA, and many other fond memories, they always had such positive thoughts of both of you. Your dad had a way of touching every person he came in contact with. Though he is gone from this earth, he lives on through you and your families. Hugs and prayers today and when you are feeling down, know I'm praying for you.
We are so sorry for your loss. He touched our lives through our children, Corby and Tyler, and they benefitted greatly by having him as a teacher and mentor. He will be missed.
I was first introduced to your family when I helped at the pool when I was 12. "What time is it?......FREE TIME" I still catch myself saying this to my kids and always think of Mr. Roberts. As many have mentioned he was an amazing teacher and friend and many people like myself were forever influenced by his dedication to kids. I have vivid memories of the FBLA trips but my most favorite memories are those where we were at Camp Wyoming for a leadership retreat. Your entire family was there and your mom would cook for us all. I can still smell her spag and garlic bread! I remember having many conversations with him about my future and I will never forget the words he said to me convincing me to go on to college. I spent many hours in that classroom with him. We definitely have lost a great man, but I am sure he is smiling and having a great time because he had a wonderful life and lived it to the fullest with no regrets. Lori and Sara, you had a GREAT Dad. My prayers are with you both.
I not only had the privilege of having Mr. Roberts as a teacher and FBLA advisor during high school as many others have stated, but I also was able to call Lori my best friend through elementary and high school and even a semester of college. We spent many nights at each others' houses, especially around that table that means so much to many.
Lori and Sara, I'm sure you realize what a great impact your father had on so many people. I'm so happy I was able to be a part of so many memories that were shared tonight. I'm blessed to call this family my friends.
Love and prayers to you and your family always. Please keep in touch.
Love,
Sherry
Lori and Sara,
My prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your dad. Warren was a wonderful friend to our family throughout the years. It was always fun working with him at the many AFS fundraising activities. Your dad and mom always made time to do whatever they could to benefit kids. They always welcomed every student into their home and treated them as they would a member of the family. There aren't many teachers like Warren anymore who truly put their students' needs first. Your dad was a wonderful role model for the thousands of kids who passed through his classroom over the years.
Lori and Sara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of your dad from all our FBLA trips with some of the crazy stuff he use to do with my dad. Along with my dad he gave so much of his time to help me for different things like running for NCVP, Parliamentary Procedure or Mr. FBLA at Nationals and he didn't have to do that. He will be greatly missed and all his memories will help you get through this.
Lori, Sara and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We have many wonderful memories of your father and our times together in AFS. Because of his encouragement, we joined AFS and was introduced to a beautiful young lady from Brazil, whom to this day, remains a vital part of our family. Your father taught our daughter at Maquoketa and instilled a love for business in her. Please know we are praying for God's grace to guide you all through this difficult time. Lester, Emmalou and Lisa (Hull) Langrehr
Lori and Sara and Family
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a great man. I have many fond memories from FBLA trips and from my few visits to Maquoketa. He made such a difference in my life, he always knew what to say to pick me back up. Thank you for sharing him. May all the wonderful memories help you in these coming days and years. Love you guys.
Lori and Sara
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a great man. I have many special memories of our times in FBLA. There were some very funny times with him and Cliff. I remember a disney adventure where the two of them bought funny head pieces to wear throughout the park. Those memories will always be special to me. I hope that the memories you have of your dad will help ease the pain of your loss at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time! I will always be grateful for the guidance, mentoring, and friendship that Mr. Roberts provided me in High School and after. He was my influence to pursue a business career. May he rest in peace and enjoy his time again with Roseann up in their new home together.
Lori, Sara & Family,
Without the guidance and encouragement your father gave me, I wouldn't be the person I am today. Thank you for sharing your father with all of us throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the years to come. May God fill your heart with memories and may time ease your pain.
Lori and Sara,
Our condolences on the loss of your father, a great friend and teaching peer. I made many trips on the FBLA charter bus to nationals with him, Roseann, you, and other Iowa competitors. He was so knowledgeable, passionate, and kind. I loved how he would laugh and the way he looked you in the eye as he chatted. The last time I saw him was at Sweet Things Bakery in Maquoketa. What a great man who will be missed by many.
you have my deepest sympathy. warren was a great man RIP Warren.
Lori and Sara,
Please accept my sympathies and the sorrow of my family to yours during these difficult days. Your father was a tremendous person who influenced many lives in such positive ways. He and your mom were both special to my parents with involvement in AFS, DECA and FBLA. We're blessed to have had such nurturing parents and my sisters and I know your grief as you face the coming days. Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort for your loss.
Mr Roberts was a great teacher. Memories for FBLA,
he was always there helping and leaning a hand. He will
be dearly missed. prayers to all his family.
I have many fond memories of FBLA and work at the pool with Mr. Roberts (can't bring myself to think of him as Warren), but my lasting memory of him will be the love and friendship he gave to my parents during my father's battle with cancer. He was a good man.
Mr. Roberts , was a great teacher, kind person and task master. He always did his best to get the best out of his students . I was fortunate enough to have known him and Mrs Roberts. He took me thru FBLA and to nationals on our parliamentary procedure team , and in the summers thru all levels of Red Cross life saving classes.
Mr. Roberts, I hear your name and jumping right to mind is the Greyhound bus ride to Cincinnati for FBLA, only an amazing kind of man would spend hours and hours on a bus with a bunch of high school kids. I remember you telling us we better not get in trouble or we would be flown home at our parents expense. You were an awesome person that made the world a better place. You will be missed.
Lori and family and Sara,
We are sending you are deepest sympathy in the lose of your dad. Our son Jeff benefited so much from knowing both your mom and dad. FBLA was an organization that offered an opportunity to go to California and win Nationals. You will have many loving memories to always have your dad with you.
Sara your father was certainly loved,as are you.Brent,Matt and I will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Mr Roberts was an amazing teacher and a friend. I don't think I would have survived high school without him being there. He had no idea what a role model he was to me. He opened his heart and his family to me.
Mr. Roberts was an amazing teacher and person. He will be missed greatly, thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Mr. Roberts was an amazing teacher and person. He will be missed greatly, thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Mr. Roberts was the most influential teacher I had through HS. He was the reason I went on to earn a degree in business education and I was also fortunate enough to have him as my mentor during my student teaching. He was always in a good mood, smiling, and a great listener. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Rest in peace Warren.
I first met Warren as a "green horn" substitute at the Maquoketa High School. Subbing in the Business Department was one of the most enjoyable, experiences of my life. Warren and dear Sally, the other business teacher, gave me the courage to go back to school to get a high school endorsement so I could teach in a high school setting. I owe Mr. Roberts so much for his faith in me. It has been nearly 20 years since that experience and I cherish the years of friendship that followed. He was dearly loved and shall forever be missed.
I had Mr. Roberts as a teacher, and later got to know him as a friend.. he was and awesome person and friend, always there with a smile and something nice to say... Friday nights just won't be the same without seeing you sitting in the booth at Pizza Hut... God has a good place for you up there, going to miss you alot..
Mr. Roberts you will be missed greatly. You were such an AWSOME teacher and I learned a lot from you in high school. I always enjoyed going to your class and you and Miss Felton helped me find a job at MSP! I will never forget that. As I teach at the high school now, I was in the office the other day and a former student of yours came in and asked for a room and she said "Mr. Roberts' old room.....I said Oh WDR!"
I have enjoyed seeing you out and about after high school. I think I approached you everytime and our talks lasted a while. I will miss seeing you around, but know that you have touched so many lives in a positive way!!
Thoughts and Prayers to your family. You will be missed dearly.
I keep thinking of all the lives he's touched....I remember his pep talk to me...to this DAY before state public speaking contest for FBLA. (Yes we made nationals) He's encourged and empowered so many people...his spirit lives on. Such a great family - blessings to you Lori and Sara. -Hugs from the Schepers Family
Lori and Sara (and families) - Please accept my deepfelt sympathies on the loss of your father. You shared your father with many kids while he was at MHS, especially the FBLA organization. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor. He will be greatly missed.
Warren was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. It was an honor to know him and Roseann. Please let us help you in any way we can during this difficult time.
I taught High School with Warren at Maquoketa Community High School for well over 30 years. He proved to be a highly skilled, dedicated and caring Business Teacher. Warren was a positive influence on thousands of his students.
Our heartfelt Sympathy to the family, Warren was a great teacher and a great friend to many. He always went beyond what was expected, May you find comfort in knowing you were a special part in such a well lived life.
He was a great teacher and person. I wonder how many FBLA trips he and his wife took with kids. Those were some great times. He wil truly be missed.
I am so sad to read of Mr. Roberts' passing. I have so many great memories of him in school.....business classes, yearbook, FBLA. He was such a positive influence in my life and I am blessed to have known him. The last time I saw him he had that same infectious smile that he always shared! I will forever be grateful to have called him teacher, mentor, friend. My sympathies to all the loved ones he left behind.
Mr. Roberts was one the most influential teachers I ever had. He was great in FBLA/BPA as well as actual classes such as Accounting and MOC. He always wanted the best for every student and everybody. He could also see the talent in each and every student, must notably to me, was myself. He called me out as an under achiever in high school, which I was as I could have put forth more effort and he knew it as did I. He continued to motivate after high school and helped me form into the person I am today. Thank You Mr. Roberts, I owe you one.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Warren Roberts Family on the loss of such a well-loved and influencial person. Mr. Roberts struck me as not only a very good educator, but as a compassionate person who gave much of his time to the community we grew up in. Memories will always be consoling whenever I think of this influencial and likable human being.
sara,i am so sorry for your loss.missy didnt even want too go too chicago because she was worried about you!!! we are thinking of you and your family!!! john and roxy ray
Lori,Sara & family,
I am writing this with a heavy heart, Warren was always very special to me and I have so many wonderful memories of him and Roseanne from being life long friends to FBLA and beyond! His smile could light up a room and his laugh was contagious! I know you are with Rose now and you two are probably sitting around talking about those two wonderful daughters you raised and the unconditional love they showed to you always but especially these past six months! I will miss you always and tell Mom and Dad hi for me....God continue to bless you Lori,Sara and family in the days ahead and always remember what great parents you had!
Love, Carol & family
Warren (Mr. Roberts) Roberts, effected my life as much as anyone over the last 13 years. First he was my teacher, then my advisor, and then a friend and mentor. He spent countless hours with myself and other students for our BPA projects and team's but more than just that. He was also there for a listening ear, a place to go and was a friend to all who needed one. After high school he continued to be all of these things and then some to me. He was funny, caring and a great listener and took life in stride. I owe much to you, Mr. Roberts and I will miss you greatly. Thank you for everything
Warren Roberts made a huge impact on my life as well as countless others and while he was teaching business curriculum at Maquoketa HS as well as serving as the Faculty advisor for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He was one of the most influential teachers I had in HS that helped to spur me in the direction of a career in sales / business and spent countless hours developing our FBLA team , attending local and national conferences and coaching students / club members in our events and conferences.
I will never forget the early morning Parliamentary Procedure team meetings studying "Roberts Rules of order - Newly revised" or his encouragement and help in my campaign for state officer for FBLA my Junior year at MHS.
He will be greatly missed.
Matt Wagoner
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VisitationMonday, Oct 22, 20124:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
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