Hayden C. Roberts

May 3, 1924 - January 19, 2013

Mifflin - Hayden C. Roberts, 88, Mifflin, died peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1924 to Roy and Anna Mae Roberts. He farmed on the family farm near Mifflin until 1969, and then began working for the town of Mifflin as a road patrolman until his retirement. Hayden enjoyed hunting, fishing, mowing his lawn, feeding the birds and tinkering in his shop. He especially cherished his memories of "the old days" and never ran out of stories to share with family and friends. Survivors include his brother, Burnell (Karen) Roberts, Dayton, OH; Hayden's four children, Sandra (Dick) Tallman, Monfort, WI, Gary Roberts, Livingston, WI, Kent (Marcia) Roberts, Mineral Point, WI, Marsha (Richard) Weaver, Darlington, WI; fourteen grandchildren, Lisa (Tim) Lundell, Angie (Bryon) Schroeder, Jessica (Josh) Munson, Klara (John) Jelle, Gary Jr. (Julie) Roberts, Gregg (Elizabeth) Roberts, Kelsi Kitelinger, Katie (Andy) Bonnett, Jake and Anna Roberts, Amy (Jason) Udelhofen, Abby (Shawn) Leahy, Anna (Jeff) Robbins, and Ali Weaver; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and special friend, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point. Burial will be held in Peniel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Many heartfelt thanks to Dr. Grieshaber and the extraordinary staff at Bloomfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (especially his Anna), who were so caring and attentive to Dad.