Dec 14,1949---Jan 19,2022
Quentin Leon Roberts, Jr., 72, Lenexa, KS, passed away January 19, 2022. The visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Monday, January 24, with the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St. Overland Park, KS. Private family burial will be at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Catholic Charities of N.E. Kansas.Those attending the visitation and Mass are requested to please wear a mask.
Leon was born December 14, 1949 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Quentin Leon and Beulah Arlean (Campbell) Roberts. Leon's family moved to Kansas City in the 1950's and he was a graduate of Southwest High School. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated from Avila University with a Bachelor in Business Administration. Leon had worked at Hollis + Miller Architects for over 20 years before joining the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas as their Architect and in charge of Real Estate and Construction. Leon was instrumental in the building of churches, schools, and all buildings in the Archdiocese for 20 years, retiring in 2019. He also served on many committees and boards during his tenure with the Archdiocese. Leon was a member of Church of the Ascension. Leon is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patti J. Roberts, 3 children and their spouses, Dawn (Joshua) Davis, Natalie (Jim) Mickelson, Richard (Dana) Roberts, grandchildren, Logan, Skyler, Julie, Ansen, and Adelyn Davis, Ben, Alex, and Megan Mickelson, and Samuel Roberts, his sister, Lela Hall, niece, Kayla Hall, and nephew, Michael Eimer.
The Funeral Mass will live streamed at Church of the Ascension's website at: https://kcascension.org/media/live/
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Steve Rothstein
Though we had nearly no interaction at Southwest, Leon remembered me from school when I was reintroduced to him in the early '80s. Leon had recently partnered with John Wisniewski, forming Roberts and Wisniewski Architects, after leaving Hewitt & Royer Inc. The developer of a small office building they designed engaged me to build that project and then I engaged Leon and his partner to design several shopping center stores for me, and later, the building I developed at 4739 Belleview. I enjoyed a friendly business relationship with Leon that continued for several years, including after he and John merged with The Hollis & Miller Group. It was maybe 20 years ago when he told me he retired from Hollis & Miller due to a heart condition. I thought he made it sound as though he was already living on borrowed time. I kept in touch with Leon, from time to time, even after semi-retiring from the construction business. I have only good memories of our relationship.
Steve Rothstein
Jay Hodge
Leon was a gentle soul and a loving father and husband. He and his family were patients at my dental practice, and it was always a warm feeling to see Leon on the upcoming schedule - he was a first appointment of the day guy. Which was a treat for me because I knew that the day was starting with a special person. He was engaging, self-effacing and usually had some good stories. There was always laughter. The day had peaked when Leon left the office.
We had randomly run into each other at the airport 30+ years ago, and he offered to drive me home that night. We had not seen other for years at that point, and it was one of those rare moments when you connect with an old friend, and there are old funny memories revisited. And laughter. I've never forgotten that ride home.
Leon was special.