ROBINSON, Perry Allen 1939-2019

ROBINSON, VAN NATTA, PRIMMER

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/6/2019 at 19:39:08

Perry Robinson

Perry Allen Robinson was born on October 19, 1939, in New Hampton, the son of Franklin and Josephine (Van Natta) Robinson. Perry graduated from Dunkerton High School with the class of 1959.

On February 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to Diana Primmer in Raymond. The couple made their home in Dunkerton. Perry worked in machine maintenance at John Deere for 32 years, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed restoring old cars, going to auctions, stock car racing, and collecting anything. He was a member of the Black Hawk Street Machine Club.

Perry died at the age of 79 on June 3,2019, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, James and Lois Primmer; a brother, Jack Robinson; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Nehl and Larry Primmer.

Perry is survived by his wife; three children, Craig (Melinda Hayzlett) Robinson of Independence, Julie (Andy) Shimek of Cedar Falls, and Brian Robinson of Dunkerton; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Sharon Nehl of Dunkerton; two brothers-in-law, Norm (Becky) Primmer of Dewar and Melvin (Linda) Primmer of New Hartford; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Robinson of Evansdale.

Everyone is invited to drive their classic car to the visitation or service for one last cruise with Perry.

Please direct memorials to Unity Point Hospice. The burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Dunkerton.

SOURCE: Parrott & Wood Funeral Service