Obituaries
Ryan S. Roberson
July 22, 1978 - August 3, 2022
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VISITATION
August 12, 2022 | 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W. State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 - Funeral
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Burial Location
Private
The irreplaceable, irrepressible, and immensely loved Ryan Stephen Roberson passed away at the age of forty-four on August 3, 2022.
Ryan was the loving son of Steve and Dale Roberson. Steve and Ry loved to share cigars and whiskey in the gazebo. He was Dale’s movie buddy. Ry always knew he could count on Dale’s tender care. Steve was his hero and Dale his heroine in his life’s journey.
He was the devoted, caring, and teasing brother of Matthew Roberson, Sarah Schilke (Will), and Keri Warehime (Brad). Additionally, he was the fun-loving uncle of Morti and Taylor Schilke and Cole and Carly Warehime. He loved mugging in family photos and always tried to make everyone laugh.
Ryan’s most cherished survivors are his beautiful, sensitive, and loving daughters: Alyssa, Kaylie, and Brooklyn. He was Brooklyn’s “ticklemonster”, and loved spending time with his girls eating sushi, vacationing in Sanibel, being challenged by the girls to play the game Sequence, swim in the Roberson’s pool, and share television programs together.
He was a talented, hardworking, and perfectionist in his role as foreman at Schindler Elevators. He enjoyed teaching and training new members in the profession and energetically embraced new challenges. Ryan took great pride in his work, precisely maintained his work tools, and was always prepared.
Everyone who knew and loved Ryan knew him to be a “stand-up” guy, personally generous, and he had a wicked sense of humor. He loved winter and snowmobiling. Using social media he would begin in July to celebrate the number of days it would be until winter knowing full well that summers in the Midwest are short enough. He loved taunting all who dismissed the joy of frigid temperatures and deep snow powder.
He will be greatly missed by all his family- (including his aunts, uncles, cousins), friends, and co-workers. His absence leaves a hole in our hearts. Like the Cheshire Cat he leaves us with the memory of a beautiful smile. That smile reminds us all to honor his life by embracing opportunities to: be open to fun, give our best, and cherish time with friends and family.
Please join his family for a celebration of a remarkable life on August 12th 2022 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=2631220
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"You were loved and you will be missed horribly, but remembered fondly even more."
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"To the parents of Ryan. I didn't know your son, but I wish I had an opportunity to talk to him. I'm so sorry for your loss and the girls loosing their father. God bless you."
Jacob McDonald from Chicago, IL
"You were a more then a friend you were a brother to me. One that I will miss and hold dear to my heart. Not one day will go by that I won’t think about you. Till the day we meet again I will always cherish the times we had together and laughs we had. Love you my brother. You truly were one of the nicest kindest friends and family a man could ask for. Love you brother. Keep a eye out over all of us! Rest In Peace!"
Joseph McDonald from Warrenville , IL
"I am proud and honored to be able to call Ryan was my best friend. In the last two decades I’ve known Ryan he was consistently the most kind, giving, and supportive person a guy could ever ask for as a friend. Not to mention He was an amazing Father and harder worker then anyone! I was blessed to have him in my life and I am saddened by this loss because no one can fill his shoes and fill the hole he has left in so many peoples lives. The last few years I have been battling cancer Ryan has really been there for me. Having dropped everything many times to see me in the hospital or stop by to help me whenever I needed him. Words can not express how great he was to me. I’m so glad we had been able to spend the time together and I wish he could be here to continue our friendship together. Sending my love and support to his parents, family, and gals during these very sad times. Love you Ryan! I guess I win our only conversation we couldn’t ever agree on …with one of us was Maverick!!! I’ll be looking for you Goose!! 💔😢"
SS from Plainfield, IL
"Gone too soon Ryan, you will be forever missed. You were a great dad and your legacy will always be that. Praying you knew the Lord and that you're in His arms now. No more pain. No more heartache. Only peace in heaven with your heavenly father."
Michelle Sahs from Warrenville, IL
"My heart is breaking for Ryan's friends, family and his beautiful little girls. He was a true gentleman that always made me laugh. He touched many people's lives and was just a genuinely nice guy. I will always be grateful for the connections and friends I made through him. He won't ever be forgotten and will be truly missed."
Greg Norville from Demotte , IN
"Fun loving guy. We were partners on what we both said was the funnest and funniest jobs . We laughed non-stop. Rest In Peace my friend."
Julia Zavala from Lisle , IL
"A true gentle man and a true gentleman. Thank you for your friendship, kindness and giving heart. You are the epitome of a loving father, genuine friend and kind human. I will always carry you in my heart and speak your name. I love you Ryan.Sending his family love and light. Praying for peace in your hearts.We are all better for knowing and loving Ryan. ❤️"
Peggy Stump from Lisle, IL
"Our family will remember you always, Ryan. Your big smile and your big heart filled with so much love for your girls. They will carry that love with them for the rest of their lives and that is the greatest gift you could have given them. I pray you are resting peacefully, Ryan. ❤️"
Krista Mandel (Clayton) from Chicago, IL
"Ryan, what a loss this world has experienced in your departure. A true friend, a hard worker, and you always made sure everyone felt included and cared for, no matter who they were or what we were doing. I only knew you for 15 years, but I’ll never forget that laugh and smile. My heart aches for your girls, knowing they’ll never get your big daddy hugs, or hear that goofy laugh again, but your wonderful memories bring them joy for the rest of their lives. I can still remember goofing around with you, you always laughed at my dumb jokes, and you always took my side over that victory auto wreckers joke. You were caring and thoughtful even after things changed for both of us, and I regret not seeing you the past few years because I wish I could have given you one more big hug.Miss you big guy! 💔"
Laura Widmer from St. Louis, MO
"I'm commenting on behalf of myself and my parents who couldn't find the words... There is no words for the loss we feel. You are so so loved. You were the best of us, Ryan. Life of the party, always made people laugh (unless you were throwing me in the pool or eating my lunch... then I've been told I would get very mad at you haha). You will live in our hearts forever. I keep staring at the picture of you, Nick, Sara and I at my college graduation. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world because so many people loved and supported me. I hadn't seen you in a while but we talked on facebook and teased eachother about sports and winter. I will miss not having that anymore. I love you and miss you so so much. I just know Aunt Vonzel met you with open arms.Uncle Steve, Aunt Dale, I don't even know what I can say. Nothing is enough. I pray things get easier for you day by day and the pain is softened when you see Ryan in his girls. Love you guys so, so much."
Dawn Neuman from Keller, TX
"I will always have a special place in my heart for Ryan."
Friends from Illinois , IL
"I will never forget you and your smile and your laugh. I pray you have peace and know how much we all will continue to Love you."
M from Carpentersville, IL
"I still can’t wrap my head around this devastating news. I wake up hoping that this is not real and is just a dream. I wish I could have told you that I loved you so very much. Your smile, your laugh, your awesome hugs, will never be forgotten. You were an amazing father, an amazing friend, one I could freely talk too and not be judged. Theirs not one day I don’t think about you or the girls. I know you adored & loved them unconditionally. Theirs so much I wanted to say and never got the chance too. And I wish I had. I wish I could have been there for you. I miss you so much Ry. My heart is broken. You have touched so many lives and will never be forgotten. I continue to pray for your beautiful girls and your immediate family. May God bless them. Never forgotten…. ❤️"
Libra Law from HOUSTON, TX
"So very sorry for your loss."