Ralph Robinson 1886-1963

ROBINSON, RETTA, DINSMORE, FANKHOUSE, BENA

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 1/10/2020 at 09:53:04

18 April 1963 - The Tipton Conservative

Funeral services for Ralph Ray Robinson, 76, were held April 11 in Iowa City, with burial in the Clarence cemetery. Mr. Robinson died April 8 at his home in Morse after a short illness.

The son of William and Jane Watkins Robinson, he was born on a farm near Clarence Aug. 31, 1886. He was married to Emma Retta in 1905 in Clinton. He was a life-long resident of southeastern Cedar county where he farmed for many years, moving to Morse about 10 years ago.

He is survived by 7 children, including Mrs. Charles Dinsmore, Coralville; Mrs. Gerald Fankhouse, Iowa City; Mrs. Tom Bena, Tipton; 2 sons, Ray, Tipton and Jack, Stanwood; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. His wife, a son and a daughter preceded him in death.