N. Kendall Roberts

Nelson “Kendall” Roberts, age 61, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Kendall was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado, on September 10, 1961 to Esther Lee (Cheeseman) Roberts and Brian Kent Roberts.

Kendall often spoke of his hometown Las Cruces, New Mexico and shared stories of his years playing percussion at Mayfield High, class of 1979. He went on to study electronics engineering and was later employed by ACS, A Xerox Company and Scotts Miracle Gro. Most recently, he was employed by HCLTech for their client Verizon.

Kendall deeply loved music and movies—Hunt For Red October being his favorite. Computers always fascinated him, he was passionate about the Denver Broncos (especially John Elway and team), and he loved building things with his hands and always strived for excellence in all his pursuits.

As a father, Kendall helped instill a passion for faith and God in his children that would set the trajectory for their live’s continued passions well into adulthood. He was a man strong in his beliefs, who spoke candidly about his faith, and who was not afraid to engage in debate on topics he believed in.

Later in life, Kendall developed a passion for seeing the world. His countenance was truly bright while visiting a new, intriguing place. But nothing brought Kendall as much joy in his last few years as spending time with the love of his life, Dolly, his three children, and his nine grandchildren.

Kendall is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his niece.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dolores “Dolly” Roberts (Castillo); his three children Heather (Uri) Robb, Joshua (Cassandra) Roberts, and Zachary (Danielle) Roberts; his three step-children Denise (Conrad) Fernando, Donna Rae, and Adrian Miro; his mother Esther Roberts (Cheeseman); his father Brian Kent (Evelyn) Roberts his nine (soon to be ten) grandchildren; his sisters Rene (Bob) Weinrich and Elizabeth Crecente; his step-sister Jennifer Garcia; his nephew; two nieces; and two great nieces.

Visitation will be held at Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Home, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10:00am until 10:30am, with a memorial service starting at 10:30am.

In honor of Kendall’s known desire to be laid to rest in the mountains of Colorado, a private ash scattering ceremony will be held in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, at a later date.