ROBINSON, James 1944-2016

ROBINSON, GROFF, TURNER

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 1/18/2016 at 11:38:52

Professor James Robinson, Ph.D (1944-2016)

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - Professor James Robinson, Ph.D, 71, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at his home.

He was born September 7, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of James Paul and Mary Jane (Groff) Robinson. He married Linda Turner on December 4, 1977 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.

He earned his BA degree in Religion and History from Wabash College and his Ph.D in Religious Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Northern Iowa.

Survived by: his wife, Linda; a son, Darius Robinson of Waverly; a sister, Sally Robinson of Waterloo; two God sons, Nicolas Fettkether and Bodie Turner, both of Dunkerton.

Preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Sarah Jane Robinson.

Services are tentatively set for April in Cedar Falls. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UNI Foundation for the Department of Philosophy and Religion, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or Cedar Valley Hospice.

Source: Richardson Funeral Home website

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