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Colorado both on the Evans Ranch and in town.
Jerry was a long time employee of AT&T. This job took his family from Colorado to Wyoming and California and back again over the years. He was an avid cyclist – both
motorcycles and bicycles. His bright yellow Goldwing with sidecar could be seen around town transporting him and his various pet companions. He was a Life Member of the
NRA and enjoyed all manner of shooting sports.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1966. He was Honorably Discharged.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ida Sharlene (Lister), his sons, Eric Roebke (Mary) & Gerald John Roebke III (Lynnece), 5 grandchildren Seamus Michael Roebke, Geralynn Roebke, Gwendalynn Roebke, Leslie Roebke & Layla Roebke, his sister Ganet Covington (Sam), numerous nieces and nephews and his little dog, Sandy.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald John Roebke, Sr. & Jessie Geneva (Reeves) Roebke.
Jerry married Sharlene Lister on March 19, 1967 in Lamar, Colorado.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 12:00 PM at Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service, 2377 North Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80917.
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January 5, 2017
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December 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
We all get this way soon or later don't we Roeb!
Larry Souders
December 17, 2016
Jerry....I remember you well. How you loved your motorcycle! Enjoyed riding with you pal. You will be missed Roeb. Farewell my friend!
Larry Souders (Fellow AT&T craftsman at Lamar CO. Underground Office)
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