Roger Maurice Robinson, 76, of Tekamah NE

ROGER MAURICE ROBINSON, 76 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Tekamah.

Roger was born January 26, 1938, in Tekamah, to Merlin and Annie Robinson.

He attended school in Tekamah until heading West in his mid-teens. After serving in the U.S. Army, he settled in Twin Falls, ID, marrying Kathleen Butler in 1965.

He made his living as a self-employed tree trimmer for many years, returning to Nebraska in 1983 to take the helm from his aging father, Merlin, as Sexton of the Tekamah Cemetery. Roger enjoyed his work, family and nature. An accomplished naturalist and political observer, he was never one to shy away from writing eye opening articles on many subjects.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie E. in 1983, and his father, Merlin A. in 1989.

Survivors include daughters, Theresa and Melanie; sons, Mitch and Daniel; brother, Carl; sisters, Joyce and Rachel; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 2:00 pm at Faith Family Baptist Church, Tekamah, NE.

BURIAL: At a later date

NO VISITATION

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

Roger Robinson

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