Kenneth A. Roebuck, age 66 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 12, 2019 at Chippewa Lake. He was born March 3, 1953 in Benton Harbor, the son of Charles and Loraine "Bea" (Forbush) Roebuck.
Ken moved to Rodney as a child in 1966. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. He drove for Lawrence Worth, Dents Refuse, Sackett Potatoes and Maxs Concrete. Ken married the former Dawn Knoertzer, the mother of his beloved daughter. When Ken married Dawn he married her whole family and even through divorce they remained family his entire life. Ken was a volunteer firefighter for the Chippewa Martiny Fire Department where he served as the Chief for two years. He was a member of AmVets Post 1941 of Big Rapids.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Amy (Frank) Bayle of Chippewa Lake; two grandchildren, Trevor and Haley Bayle; a sister, Susan (Mike) Plummer of Byron Center; three brothers, Robert (Karla) Roebuck, Thomas (Val) Roebuck, Donald (Lisa) Roebuck all of Rodney; many nieces, nephews, dear friends, lifelong buddies and his canine companion, Pepsi. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dennis and Raymond.
The family will greet friends at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., there will be a time of sharing by family and friends.
Memorial contributions in Kens name may be made to his family.
Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com
Time of Sharing
Saturday, August 17, 2019
4:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
The family will greet friends
Saturday, August 17, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307