At 1610 hours, Petty Officer Third Class Dana L. Roberts took his final voyage and has safely reached the harbor and is at rest.

Dana L. Roberts, 75, of Ossian, IN passed away Friday evening Oct. 25, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.

Dana was born in Lima, OH on June 20, 1944 to William J. and Vivian L. (Walker) Roberts, both parents

preceded him in death. He graduated from Kirkland Bible Institute in 1963 and from Marion College with an Associates Degree.  Dana served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy, and was member of the American Legion Post 111 in Bluffton.  He was employed at All American Homes in Decatur and worked construction most of his life.

He married Ruby J. (Straw) on January 17, 1965 in Craigville, IN., she survives in Ossian, IN. Dana was a member of the Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel where he served on the Board of Directors for the church and the Wesleyan Heritage Academy, taught adult Sunday school and was a song leader. Dana enjoyed computers, carpentry and building, and playing guitar.

Additional survivors include a son, Duane E. Roberts of Ft. Wayne; 2 daughters, Lynnette K. (Nathan) Walter of Cool Ridge, WV and Elizabeth R. (Andrew) Hauke of Ossian, IN; 2 brothers, Larry E. (Barbara) Roberts of Bucyrus, OH and Richard E. (Sue) Roberts of Breckenridge, MI; and eight grandchildren.

Dana was preceded in death by his parents, and a half-brother, Robert Walker.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel from 1:00 to 8:00 PM. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 , at Bluffton Wesleyan Chapel 1309 W. Washington St., with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Rev. Chad Clark will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Dale Cemetery, Decatur, IN. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 111 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions in Dana's memory can be made to Bluffton Wesleyan Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.