Monday, May 16, 2011

DONALD DEAN ROBINSON 12-15-29 TO 5-14-11

Ayr resident, Donald “Don” Dean Robinson, 81, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his home.
Services will be Thursday, May 19, 2011; 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill with Pastor Joshua Lowe and Pastor James Witt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011; 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 18, 2011; 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to Ayr Volunteer Fire Department or Blue Valley Cemetery Association.
Don was born December 15, 1929 in Roseland, Nebraska to Kim and Anna Pearl (Kistler) Robinson. He graduated from Ayr High School. On August 27, 1950 he married Vonda Lee Bachman; she preceded him in death on April 3, 2008. Don was an area farmer and operated Robinson Saw Shop. Don was a fire chief with the Ayr Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Vonda Lee “Toot” Robinson.
Survivors include:
Daughters and Spouses: Deb and Randy Koehler – Nelson, NE
Kate and Marshall Glebe – Roseland, NE
Son and; Spouse: Jim and Angie Robinson – Ayr, NE
FiancĂ©e: Ethel Louise Anderson – Bogue, KS
Grandchildren: 21
Great-Grandchildren: 17
Sister and Spouse: Carolyn and Arnold Hinrichs – Sun Lakes, AZ
Brother and Spouse: Ken and Vikki Robinson – Imperial, NE,
Many Nieces, Nephews, and numerous friends
Livingston, Butler ,Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center at 1225 N. Elm Ave,  Hastings, NE 68901 in charge of arrangements.

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Ayr resident, Vonda Lee Ruth Robinson, 77, of 12690 So. Ayr Avenue, Ayr, Nebraska, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at her home.

Services will be Monday, April 7, 2008; 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill, Nebraska with Pastor James Witt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr, Nebraska. Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2008; 6PM-9PM, Sunday, April 6, 2008; 1PM-9PM with family present from 6PM-8PM at the funeral home & Monday, April 7, 2008; 1 hr. prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Blue Valley Cemetery.

Vonda Lee was born April 6, 1930 on a farm in Adams County, near Ayr, Nebraska to Irvin T. & Kathleen (Johnson) Bachman. She graduated from Blue Hill High School, Blue Hill, Nebraska. On August 27, 1950, she married Don Robinson in Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill, Nebraska. She was a homemaker and a tax consultant. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the church choir.

Vonda Lee was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include:
Husband: Don Robinson – Ayr, NE
Children & Spouses: Deb & Randy Koehler – Nelson, NE
Jim & Angie Robinson – Ayr, NE
Kate & Marshall Glebe – Roseland, NE
Sister: Marcele Sullivan – Clay Center, NE
Brothers & Spouses: Conrad & Nancy Bachman – Papillion, NE
Paul & Mary Bachman – La Vista, NE
Sister-in-law & Spouse: Carolyn & Arnold Hinrichs – Sun Lakes, AZ
Brother-in-law & Spouse: Ken & Vikki Robinson – Imperial, NE
Grandchildren: 13
Great Grandchildren: 7
Many nieces, nephews & friends