William R. Roberts

William “Bill” R. Roberts, 90, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital holding the hand of his loving wife as he peacefully entered the gates of Heaven.

Bill was born on July 11, 1936, in Long Lake, WI, the son of the late Price and Doris (Sawyer) Roberts. He attended the Laona High School, graduating with the Class of 1954. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, serving from 1954 to 1957. He was employed by the Department of Agriculture, working in the Federal Forest Service Department for 35 years, prior to his retirement in 1991.

Bill married the former Dixie Campbell on October 17, 1959, in Florence, WI and the couple made their home in Long Lake. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this year.

He was a member of St. Norbert Catholic Church of Long Lake, served as a Florence County Volunteer Firefighter for many years, and was very involved in the community. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking in the woods, making walking sticks, traveling, and especially spending quality time with family.

Bill is survived by his wife, Dixie; brothers, Marlin Roberts of Rockford, IL and Richard Roberts of Long Lake, WI; sister, Joy A. Nowak of Long Lake, WI; brother-in-law Rick Campbell; sisters-in-law Jeannette Kniess and Shari Finger and many special nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry, James, and Robert Roberts; sisters-in-law, Rosie Roberts Bomberg, Lurleen Roberts, Sally Roberts, Patricia Roberts and Doris “Sissy” Campbell; and brother-in-law, Raymond Nowak.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Long Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2 p.m. with Fr. Anil Polumari to officiate.

Interment will be in Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake, WI. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside.