Nov. 9, 1950 - April 4, 2010SOUTH BEND - Robert W. Roberts, 59, died of an extended illness on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at 5:25 a.m. in his home on Brick Road, South Bend, IN. Mr. Roberts was born November 9, 1950, in West Lake, Washington, to Daryl W. and Margaret Jean (Hackworth) Roberts. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam era. He was employed for 20 years as a machinist with Niles Precision Company and also was employed at Sulzer & Bingham Pumps, Portland, OR. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. On August 17, 1991, in Scappose, OR, he married Barbara Ann Stephenson, who survives. He is also survived by his children, Kerri Leiting of Goshen, IN, and Guy W. (Heather) Roberts of Niles; stepchildren, Carl (Kim) Penley Jr. of Cape Coral, FL, Timothy A. Penley of Jackson, MI, Melody (John) Austin of Niles, Mark (Lynn) Penley of Phoenix, AZ, and Shane (Shirley) Penley of Niles; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 14 step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Roberts of Greenup, KY; sisters, Barb (Rick) Krassow, Margaret (Dale) Lewis, Doris Roberts and Naomi (Dan) Songer, all of Niles; and mother-in-law, Mary Richardson of Plymouth, IN. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary B. Miltenberger; a nephew, Michael Roberts; and by three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services for Robert W. Roberts will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 7, 2010, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Rev. Louie Ketchum of New Life Community Church, Dowagiac, MI, officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, and will conclude with full military honors by American Legion Post #51, Buchanan, MI. The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at noon today in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Robert W. Roberts may be made to the donor's choice.