John R. Roberts

John R. Roberts, age 69, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

John Russell, the son of Russell and Gladys (LaFavor) Roberts, was born on May 7, 1955, in Mankato, MN. He graduated from Wellcome Memorial High School with the class of 1973. John graduated from Faribault Area Vocational Technical Institute with a two-year carpentry degree. He was married to Jan Brown on May 10, 1979. John owned and operated his own business, John Roberts Construction for many years. He was a skilled and talented carpenter, taking great pride in his work. He was a true craftsman, with a great attention to detail that showed in all his projects. It was through those projects that he established a tremendous relationship with many of his clients. John loved spending time with his grandchildren and supporting them in all their activities. He also enjoyed sports, playing cards, and his travels with Jan.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Roberts; son, Jim Roberts (Brittany); grandchildren, Calvin and Penelope; and many other friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gladys; and his brother, Gary Roberts.

A time of gathering to celebrate John’s life will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault. A time for sharing and prayer will be held at 5:00 p.m.