Background
Roberts, John William was born on December 11, 1925 in Omaha. Son of John William and Mary Jane (Hastings) Roberts.
Roberts, John William was born on December 11, 1925 in Omaha. Son of John William and Mary Jane (Hastings) Roberts.
Student, Nebraska University, 1948. 1st class radio licensed, Radio School, 1970.
Salesman, installer, Ruscoe Window, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1947-1948;
foreman, Van Sykle Glass, Lincoln, 1948-1949;
owner, Roberts Glass, Lincoln, 1949-1950;
glazier, Cobbledick & Kibbie, Oakland, California, 1952-1953;
glazier, North Hollywood (California) Glass, 1953-1956;
owner, Roberts Glass, Canoga Park, California, 1956-1990;
owner, Bill Roberts Enterprises, Lakewood, Colorado, since 1990. Band leader Jelly Roll Jazz Society, Los Angeles since 1975. Photographer, writer Mile High News, Denver, since 1991.
Stringer Broncos Star Broadcasting Boston, Denver, 1992. Drummer all star band 4th of July celebration, Madison Square Garden, 1986. Reporter Colorado U. Basketball, Boulder, Colorado.
Broadcasting reporter Sports Final Network.
With United States Navy, 1943-1952. Member Denver Jazz Club (board directors since 1992, president 1993), Kiwanis Club.
Married Mary Elizebeth Myer, September 2, 1950 (divorced September 1965). Children: John W., Phillip, Ted.