Franklin Keith Roberts

Franklin (“Frank” or “Buddy”) Roberts, 79 of Millbury, Ohio passed away at his home March 9 ^th , 2022, under the care of his loving wife Joyce of 29 years.  Frank was born in Baltimore, Maryland, January 21 ^st , 1943, to Freeman and Lillie (Jones) Roberts.

Frank was diagnosed with terminal double lung cancer in March of 2020.  Two weeks later he and Joyce moved into their dream cabin in Patriot, Ohio.  He spent the last two years enjoying the beautiful property full of wildlife.  He also built the “ultimate man cave” - a pole barn up the hill from the cabin.  He shared the space with his adopted stray cat Tiger.

Frank was a Boilermaker for Local 85 in Rossford, Ohio. After retirement he started a concrete business with his son, Frank Jr, and grandsons.  The business was called Roberts and Sons Concrete Leveling.  He sold the business in 2019 to focus on the build of the cabin.

He looked forward to deer hunting season each year. So did all the friends and family that had the privilege to eat his specially prepared venison. Frank also loved to fish out on his boat in Lake Erie.

Frank was survived by his wife Joyce, his two children, son, Frank Jr. (Shannon), and daughter, Lorra; his Step-son, Randy, Step-daughter Sunceya; and his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Visitation for Frank will be held from 10:00am - 12:00pm, Monday, March 14, 2022, in the Sujkowski-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 830 Lime City Rd, Rossford, Ohio. The funeral service will be conducted from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. Then family and friends are welcome to join for a military burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, 3665 Genoa Rd, Perrysburg, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to local animal shelters in honor of Frank. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com .