Donald E. Robinson's Obituary
Donald Eugene Robinson, 75 years, of Valmeyer, IL, passed away on August 16, 2022 at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL. He was born November 10, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, son of the late Kenneth, and Betty, nee Melton, Robinson. He was married to Jean A., nee Moallankamp, Robinson, who survives him. They were married February 12, 1966, in Columbia, IL.
Donald was a retired Senior Computer Analyst at Ameren Union Electric with some 40 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Donald was a family man who helped any and everyone he could. God was part of his life and he taught Sunday School and read the Bible daily. He loved teaching and sharing the Heavenly Father's Word.
Also, surviving are his son, Danny (Deborah) Robinson of FL; grandchildren, Rachel Robinson, and Christopher Jackson, brother, Kenny Ray Robinson of Fenton, MO, mother-in-law, Shirley Moallankamp of Columbia, IL, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Robinson, and a brother, Michael Robinson.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, at the Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, with a funeral service to begin at 11:30 am, at the funeral home. Committal services with military honors will follow in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: The Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe Street Ste: 200, Chicago, IL 60606. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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