Dennis E. Roberts

Dennis E. "Denny" Roberts, age 76, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on March 20, 1939 to James and Vera (Neal) Roberts in Toledo. Denny retired from General Mills after 39.5 years of service. He volunteered at numerous events and places throughout the Toledo area, including The Valentine Theatre, The Rep, The Association of Two Toledos, Toledo MetroParks, Toledo Police Patrolman's Association and the Glass City Marathon to name a few. Denny often enjoyed entertaining and having parties. He was known as "Grandpa/Uncle Denny" to many. There was not a person that Denny wouldn't help out, he never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Roberts. Denny is survived by his loving son, Terry (Kelly) Holmes; grandchildren, A.J., Hunter, Alex, Logan and Sawyer; brother, Richard Roberts; sister, Janice Adamson; dear friends, Bob Anteau, Matt Kwiatkowski and Shirley Wainscott; a host of close neighbors; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Valentine Theatre or the Toledo MetroParks.