Robert D. "Bob" Robinson

A Memorial Service for Bob was held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at First Congregational United Church Of Christ in Geneva. Kim Dunker presided over the Memorial Service. A Graveside Committal of Ashes was in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the Memorial Service. Memorials are suggested to the Fillmore County Hospital Foundation or the Geneva Volunteer Fire Department. Geneva, Nebraska resident, Robert "Bob" Robinson, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Bryan West Medical Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 7 months, and 9 days. He was born September 30, 1935 on a farm near Phillipsburg, Kansas, the son of John Andrew and Ruth Naomi (Ritter) Robinson. Bob graduated from high school in Phillipsburg in May 1953 and worked in a railroad café, known as E & M Café, waiting tables and making the best malts in town. He moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming to work in the oil fields and was feeling sick one day and went into a clinic, meeting his future wife, Geralene "Gerry" Harvey, who was a nurse. From there, a relationship grew and they were married in Phillipsburg, Kansas on September 15, 1957. To this union three children were born: Scott, Dallas and Ruth. The family located in Phillipsburg, Kansas before moving to Geneva, Nebraska in 1958, when Bob took a job driving a truck for Farmland Industries. Bob remained with Farmland for 43 years hauling gas, propane and anhydrous ammonia. He retired in 1997, and Bob and Gerry wintered in Tucson, Arizona for 20 plus years in a beautiful retirement community known as Swan Lake. Bob and Gerry enjoyed raising their family together. When Bob was trucking on the road, Gerry stayed home making sure the family was cared for. Their relationship was strong and the CB radio in the truck and a base station at home helped to ease their minds. ‘Lead Foot’ and ‘Bad Penny’ would speak the language on the radio knowing each other was safe. When Bob was teaching the kids to be independent, he had a unique personality making each child think first before they acted. Changing oil in the car, driving, and helping others were very important to him. Bob was a volunteer fireman, driving the fire trucks in Geneva for 40 years. He worked with his superiors who taught him about fire safety and fire control in many situations. When the fire sirens sounded, duty called and Bob was there, even if he was on his way home from a long day at work. Bob also loved his grandchildren, teaching them how to fish and be patient. He wanted every child to experience what may be on the end of the fishing line, with a bobber attached. He coached the children many times, driving behind his steering wheel. Grandpa always said, "If something happens, l'm right here. So, I don't know what to do, but you can figure it out and let me know." Bob was initiated into the Geneva Masonic Lodge and later became a member of the Lincoln Sesostris Shrine. Bob enjoyed the many friendships formed there and looked back on the fellowships fondly. Bob was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ where he and Gerry were 60-year members. Attending church was important to them and fellowship was their favorite time after church. Greeting, communion, and assisting with the offering were Bob's passion for many years. Bob watched church services on T.V. at home on Sundays when his health kept him from attending. On sunny pleasant days you could find Bob and Gerry sitting on the front porch of their home on H Street. Bob will be remembered for his kind, but ornery spirit as making people laugh was a must. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geralene A. Robinson; and sons, infant John Alan Robinson and Dallas Ray Robinson. He is survived by his son, Robert Scott Robinson and wife Mary of Chelhalis, Washington; daughter, Ruth (Robinson) Schake and husband Rod of Ashland, Nebraska; grandchildren, Caleb Lindley and Ashley Booth, Shido Lee and wife Kristine, Helana Lee, Asher Lee and Mariana Lee; Christopher Schake and fiancé Nycole Christensen, Jaclyn Schake and special friend Tyler Povondra; great grandchildren, Connor Lindley, Carsen Laursen, Abbigail Lindley, Colton Lindley, Amelia Schake; Lilian Schake and Liam Schake; and many other friends and family.

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Robert D. "Bob" Robinson

September 30, 1935 - May 9, 2024