L. Kay Roberts, 74, of Markle, passed away at 11:32 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence. Born in Wells County on June 24, 1938, to Francis Earl and Jennie Kathryn (Maddux) Roberts, he married Karen Kay Bender on July 23, 1960, at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Uniondale. His wife survives. Mr. Roberts graduated from East Rockcreek High School in 1956 and received a bachelors degree from Manchester College in 1962 and a masters degree from St. Francis in 1972. He taught history and social studies at Norwell Middle School and physical education and was also a coach at Lancaster, retiring after 28 years. Other survivors include two sons, Kerry (Laura) Roberts of Bluffton and Kirk (Suzanne) Roberts of Ossian; a daughter, Kelli (Brian) Reifel of Westfield; two sisters, Betty (Darwin) McAfee and Joyce (Richard) Longenberger, both of Bluffton; a brother, Fred (Carol) Roberts of Churubusco; and nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Walter, and Jackie Roberts. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Gilbert officiating. Calling hours there are 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Markle Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.