Michael Peter "Mike" McRoberts

Michael Peter “Mike” McRoberts, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home.

He was born on May 3, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Lester Harold and Opal Magalene (Stine) McRoberts. On October 3, 1981, he married Dr. Rita Steffey, and she survives.

In addition to Rita, Mike is survived by his son, Christopher and wife, Trisha; grandchildren, Caden and Emerson; cousins, Suzanne Rosborough, Tricia Pallikan, Linda Howery, Lawson Stine, Todd Stine, Brad Stine, Jed Pence, Angie Pence and Lisa Smith; and lifelong friend, Patrick Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In 1964, Mike graduated from Shelbyville High School. He continued his education and received his bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University, and taught at Shelbyville Junior High School. He then worked at Admiral, British Motor Cars, Sandman Brothers, and Duwell and Steffey Chiropractic Clinic (where his deep voice did very well as a hypnotist).

Mike loved to travel and driving was a passion for him, however he preferred a manual transmission. Some of his favorite destinations were Memphis, New Orleans, Gatlinburg, Route 66 and the Blues Highway.

He enjoyed model trains, and owned and operated a train shop in Metamora for several years in the 80’s. Mike also enjoyed 50’s and 60’s music, Blues, reading, the Indianapolis 500, motorcycles, wine and cigars.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Monday, October 19, 2026, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the funeral home, with Rev. Bill Horner officiating.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Hospice, 10 Highland Avenue, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

Online condolences may be shared with Mike’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.