Service Details
Services for Adelia will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:30AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa Street, Racine. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at 10:00AM to the start of the service. Private interment will be at Saint Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin at a later date.
Adelia (Del) L. Roberts
July 18, 1926 – October 23, 2022
Adelia (Del) L. Roberts, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 18, 1926 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee: Suessmith) Fritz, in Racine, Wisconsin.
Del was a life-long resident of Racine, graduating from Horlick High School, working as a keypunch operator for Gordon Machine, Walker Manufacturing and InSinkErator where she finally retired at the age of 85.
Del was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, member of the Merry Mission Circle and the Ladies Aid. When she wasn’t active at church or work, she loved to travel, and was able to travel to Israel and Egypt floating in the Dead Sea at the age of 86.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Joanne and Mark Leskowicz (Racine), two granddaughters, Emily (Jeff) Spangenberg (Milwaukee), Katherine Leskowicz (Milwaukee), and great-granddaughter Madison Spangenberg, sisters-in-law Marlyn Smith and Bethel Roberts, many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
Del was proceeded in death by her sister Catherine Bonow, and brother-in-law Gus Bonow, brothers-in-law, Lloyd Roberts, Gordon Roberts, Leon Smith, James Butke, William Bruss, sisters-in-law, Phyllis Butke and Marie Bruss.
The family would like to thank everyone at Elizabeth Residence for enriching her life over the past few years and all the care and compassion they, along with Badger Hospice gave her over the past few weeks. All of you were truly a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Services for Adelia will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:30AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa Street, Racine. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at 10:00AM to the start of the service. Private interment will be at Saint Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin at a later date.
Gary C. Bogart says
To Mark & Joanne,
I remember your Mom as one of my customers that I delivered the newspaper to on my paper route( late 70’s), and as the Mother of another one of the kids in the neighborhood, I occasionally ran the streets with.
I also remember her as always having been nice to me, like a substitute mom.
Mark, I realize the years and miles have separated us, but I think of you often, and fondly, and one of the nicest guys there ever lived.
I’m sorry for all of your losses past and present, to include but not limited to, Your Mom & Dad, and Brothers. I was very fond of all of them.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers,
Gary C. Bogart , Phoenix (formerly known as Gary Garski) of Racine
Amy (Carravetta) Vasey says
Joanne – I would like to extend sympathy from the Carravetta family. We have very wonderful memories of spending time at your house and then going ice skating. May God wrap his loving arms around you bringing you peace and comfort.
Jim, Beth, and Amy
Pat Widmaier says
Joanne and Mark- Sending hugs and condolences. I was out of town this past Thursday thru Sunday. I am so sorry I missed Aunt Del’s funeral visitation. I have many fond memories of her.
You are in my prayers!
Pat Widmaier