Robinson, Helen Mae (1925 – 2008)
ROBINSON, WIKAN, KNOP, MEISNER
Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/1/2013 at 15:32:09
Name of deceased: Helen Mae Robinson (nee Wikan)
Aged: 83 yrs, 1 mo, 1 day
Residence: Oakland, IA
Born: July 20, 1925, Elkader, IA
Died: Aug. 21, 2008 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, IA
Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca, IA; Mr. Wayne Paulsen officiated. Burial was at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, IA
Survived by: Children: Richard Robinson (spouse, Karen) of Beardstown, IL, Lois (spouse, Larry) Knop of Hancock, IA, David Robinson (spouse, Lori), Daniel Robinson (spouse, Kim), and Darian Robinson, all of Shelby, IA; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, John Wikan (spouse, Peg) of Waukon, IA; nieces; nephews; many friends
Predeceased by: Parents, Halver and Amanda (nee Meisner) Wikan; husband, Keith (deceased Nov. 11, 1962)
Education: attended school in Elkader, IA until the Grade 8
Religious affiliation: confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church, Elkader, IA
Military service: n/a
Marriage: (Raymond) Keith Robinson; April 28, 1946, in Elkader, IA.
Employment: Helen and Keith made their home in Elkader, IA until Keith’s death in 1962; Helen and the children then moved to the family farm near Shelby, IA. Helen owned and operated the Dinner Bell Café in Shelby (IA) for many years, and devoted her time to her farm and family.
Hobbies/Interests: no information provided
Sources: ancestry.com; pauleyjones.com
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