JoAnn M. Roberts

Age 89 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Jack. Survived by children, Pat Jackson, Maureen (Jim) Roberts, Terry (Terry) Ferrozzo, Jim Roberts, Peggy (Guy) Meeker; grandchildren, Kellee Struck, Brady Jackson, Devin (Krystal) Benson-Roberts, Ryan Jackson, John (Caity) Hew Len, Molly Meeker, Dalton Meeker, Wyatt Meeker; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Struck, Teofilio Struck, Lilianna Hew Len, Jackson Hew Len, Abigail Benson-Roberts, Alice Benson-Roberts; brother-in-law, Mick (Sandra) Roberts; nieces, nephews and friends. Born JoAnn Marie Gotch in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 21, 1934, JoAnn spent much of her life in Minnesota surrounded by family and friends. A loving sister to eleven siblings and aunt to many nieces and nephews, JoAnn was deeply dedicated to her family. JoAnn married Jack Roberts in 1955 and together they had five beautiful children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A faithful wife until the end, JoAnn and Jack enjoyed 61 years of marriage together before Jack passed away in 2016. In 2021, JoAnn moved to Midland, Texas, where she joyfully lived out her remaining years. JoAnn will be remembered and missed for her strong character of kindness, her easy laugh, her love for sweets, and her quiet resilience. A celebration of JoAnn’s life 7 PM Tuesday, September 26th with visitation beginning at 6 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Private interment, St. Mary’s cemetery, White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice