Gary Hugh Roberts

Gary Roberts, age 86, of Clear Lake, South Dakota, and formerly of Marshall, Minnesota, died under the care of hospice on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at Radiant Life Church in Marshall, Minnesota. Following interment in the Marshall Cemetery, there will be a luncheon back at the church. Casual attire is encouraged. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. The evening will conclude with a Memory Share at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will then continue one hour prior to his celebration, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Ava’s Hospice in Sioux Falls (https://www.sanfordhealth.org/locations/avas-house-by-sanford-health) or a local Hospice program of donor’s choice.

Gary Hugh Roberts was born on July 18, 1939, in Marshall, Minnesota. He was the son of Henry and Emma (Lee) Roberts. Gary was baptized as an infant, received first communion, and was confirmed in his youth at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. After graduating from high school with the class of 1958, Gary worked some construction jobs and soon got his start with auto body repair.

On June 30, 1962, Gary was united in marriage to Sylvia Sanow at the Church of Christ in Tracy, Minnesota. The couple made their home back in Marshall and raised their three boys: Brian, Bradley, and Shawn. Gary spent over 44 years doing auto body repair and owned his own business, Ghent Auto Body, for 20 years. He also spent time with Marshall Truck and Trailer and Kesteloot Enterprises prior to his retirement.

Gary served as past president of the Marshall Baseball Association and held roles as trustee and deacon at both the Marshall Church of Christ and Calvary Baptist Church in Marshall (what is now Radiant Life). His enjoyments in life included watching all sorts of events like wrestling, the Marshall As, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and every event that involved one of his grandchildren or great-grandchildren, he would attend in person. Gary enjoyed family time together during Sunday dinners where he often was the one to “doctor up” the cooking and grilling. He was also an avid bowler in years past, at one time playing in seven leagues at the same time! As his work would indicate, Gary also had a fondness for nice vehicles - both old and new.

Gary Roberts died under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his family in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on December 3, 2025. He reached the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 15 days. Blessed be his memory.

He is survived by sons, Brian (and Therese) Roberts of Clear Lake, SD, Brad (and Gina) Roberts of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, Jayda (and Josh) Goodstein of Richmond, VA, Chelsey (and Joe) Robinson of Elk River, Amanda (and Justin) Pesch of Taunton, Riley Gregg of Lakewood, CO, Melissa (and Korey) Kesteloot of Marshall, Jerren (and Erin) Roberts of Minneota, Jessa (and Ryne) Myhrberg of Marshall; great-grandchildren, Chloe Heinzen, Ethan Goodstein, Kaleb Goodstein, Hayden Robinson, Noah Robinson, Mia Robinson, Dakota Pesch, Carter Pesch, Bentley Pesch, Owen Kesteloot, Avery Kesteloot, Zach Roberts, Ben Roberts, Jackson Roberts, Luke Johnson, Hadley Myhrberg, Olivia Myhrberg, another Myhrberg girl on the way; brothers, Ty (and Judy) Roberts of Marshall, Ron (and Patty) Roberts of Robertsdale, AL; sisters-in-law, Bernice Roberts of Marshall, JoAnn Thompson of Marshall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sylvia Roberts; son, Shawn Roberts; and siblings, Henry Roberts, Eugene Roberts, James Roberts, Warren Roberts, and Judy Orren.