Arthur Roberts age 68 of Howard City passed away Aug 14 at his residence. He was born Sept. 6, 1941 in Grand Rapids the son of Herman and Isabelle Williams ( Nestle ) Roberts.   Art worked at Sparta Foundry for approx 22 years.  He then worked in Retail for another 20 years working at the Quik Stop as well as the Viking Mart. He loved playing softball, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. In 1962 he married Shirley Phelps who survives; also surviving are his children Michael (Terri) Roberts of Howard City, Christine (Scott) Jewett of Fremont, Karen (Bill) Misner of Howard City, Cheryl Roberts Parker of Howard City; 10 Grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; His brothers and sisters Pat Rosely, Herman (Sunny) Roberts, LeRoy Roberts, Fred Roberts, Ruth Ann Loftis, Carl Nestle, Gary Nestle and Dan Nestle; His mother in Law Helen Phelps; brothers in law Dan (Henri) Phelps, Kenneth (Cindi) Phelps; Sisters in law Susan (Bill) Siegel, Sandra (Bill) Ives; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services took place on Wednesday at the Croton Community Church.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Heckman Funeral Home of Howard City