Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Diaz, Roberto February 12, 2023
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Hasting's Reminder Saturday February 18, 2023

                              ROBERTO DIAZ

Roberto Diaz, age 85 of Lake Odessa,MI, passed away on Sunday Feb.12,2023.

Roberto was born on February 21,1937 in Crystal City, TX to Gabriel and 
Concepcion (Salazar) Diaz.Roberto was drafted into the US Army and served four 
years retiring as a sergeant in 1962. He married Maria Tamez on December 3, 1963 
and through the 59 years of marriage they were blessed with three children. 
Roberto served Crystal City Police Department as a police officer, completing 
his time with them as Chief of Police.

After his police career Roberto went to college receiving a bachelor's in 
Psychology and Sociology from Texas A&I.Roberto then reenlisted in the Army 
National Guard/Air Force reserve in Battle Creek,MI serving as a sergeant with 
the Army National Guard in Ionia completing 20 years of total service to his 
country.

Roberto was also a substitute teacher for Lakewood Schools in both the Middle 
School and High School. He enjoyed spending time loved spending time with his 
family especially camping.You could often see him and his wife at the Ionia 
State Campground site #100. Roberto had a special place in his heart for his 
family and remained very close.He started their Wisconsin family reunions and 
instilled the power of family love.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Maria; children, Marcie (Wayne) Sipperley, 
Roberto (Denise) Diaz and Ricardo Diaz; grandchildren, Jessica Diaz, 
Lauren(Erik) Graham, Laurynda (Gage) Diaz, Erik Sipperly, Isabella (Jenna) Diaz, 
Sabrina Diaz and Kristiana Diaz; three great-grandchildren, along with many 
nieces and nephews.

Roberto was preceded in death by his parents and all 10 siblings.

Funeral services with military honors will take place at Koops Funeral Chapel, 
Lake Odessa,MI, on Saturday with burial following at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake 
Odessa.

Donations in Robert's name can be given to the charity of the donors's choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.koopsfc.com  for 
the Diaz family.


Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.,
Lake Odessa,MI
Vietnam Army Vet.

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