Charles Henry Robinson (1886-1969)

ROBINSON, SAMPSON, DARROW, RICKELS, STEGER, BALSIGER, THOMAS, LAWRENCE, KOTZ, ERICSON

Posted By: Lesley & Renee Franks (email)
Date: 9/16/2013 at 00:21:20

Charles Henry Robinson
11 March 1886–4 September 1969

Monticello—Funeral services for Charles Henry Robinson, 83, were held Saturday afternoon at Goettsch funeral home. The Rev. Denton Ericson officiated. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Robinson, a resident of Monticello for over 60 years, died at John McDonald hospital Sept. 4. He was born at Anamosa March 11, 1886, the son of Ervin and Lydia Sampson Robinson. He received his education in Anamosa schools. He married Eva Darrow Dec 9 1905, at Anamosa, where they lived for a short time before making their home in Monticello. Mr. Robinson was employed by McNeil hardware as a clerk for over 50 years, before retiring a few years ago. He was preceded in death by a son, his parents, three sisters and a brother. Survivors include his wife; five children. Mrs. Ruth Rickels, Chancey, Jack, Mrs. Eldon (Joann) Steger and Mrs. James (Bonnie) Balsiger, all of Monticello. Also 15 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs Hazel Thomas of Monticello. Casket bearers were Donald Robinson, James Robinson, Robert Robinson, Donald Lawrence, Joseph Kotz, Dennis Steger, Richard Rickels and LeRoy Rickels.