Ronald Leon Roberts, Sr. entered this world on May 26, 1943, to Callie and Joe Roberts of Princeton, Indiana.  

Ronald was baptized in Princeton, Indiana at a young age. He later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Terre Haute, where he met the love of his life, Shirley Hutchinson.  

Affectionately known as “Ronnie Roo,” he loved his nickname and spending time with his family. Ronnie Roo was known for his barbeques and fish fries. He would have Gilbert Street packed, and they even began to call him “Governor of G-Street.” Ronnie loved having a good ole time cooking and just enjoying the outside air. He would sit outside for hours, just enjoying the weather or cooking, even if he was by himself. He definitely mastered the art of frying fish. He also loved to hunt, even barbequed raccoon, deer, and rabbit. Whatever he caught, he was throwing on that grill. Ronnie was known for his kindness. He would let anybody come get a plate, and everyone loved Ronnie Roo. 

Ronnie attended public schools in Princeton, Indiana. He moved to Terre Haute, Indiana and started working right away. He worked at Terre Haute Coke and Carbon Plant, where he retired from. He then decided to go back to work, and started at Gartland Foundry, where he also retired after more than 20 years.  

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents Callie and Joe Roberts, his daughters LaRonda Roberts and Clister Roberts, and his grandson Mario Roberts. 

He departed this life on Friday September 5th, 2025, at Union Hospital, with his wife Shirley and his family by his side. 

Ronald leaves to cherish, his beautiful wife of 62 years Shirley (Hutchinson) Roberts of Terre Haute; two brothers, Eugene Roberts of Anchorage, Alaska and Shelby Roberts of Kalamazoo, Michigan; one sister Nancy Roberts of Kansas City, Kansas. Five sons; Donald Roberts (Pamela), of Indianapolis, Ronald Roberts Jr. his daughter in law Edith, (Maurice, Karann), William Roberts (Ashley), Roy Roberts (Kathy) and Curtis Roberts, all of Terre Haute. Four granddaughters Kimberly Roberts of Indianapolis, Taneesha Roberts of Georgia, Nastasia Roberts, And Imani Roberts both of Terre Haute.  Three grandsons Leondre Roberts, and Davarion Roberts both of Terre Haute, Kamron Roberts of Lincoln, Nebraska. Fifiteen great-grandchildren Taeshod, Anthony, TaKiya, T’Asia, TajaRae, TyRell, Ziaire, LA ‘Vaunt Ka’ Varion, E’Mariana, Nasiah, Nalayah, Maurice Jr., Damani, and Baby Hendrix along with a host of niece’s nephews’ close family and friends.  

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Samaritan Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery.