Donald “Robbie” Ambrose Robinson, 83, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Owatonna died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home.
Donald was born May 13, 1931 in Byron Township, Waseca County, Minnesota the son of Donald and Margaret (Collins) Robinson. There he was raised and attended school, graduating from New Richland High School in 1949. Donald entered the United States Air Force on February 7, 1951 and served during the Korean War. During that time, Donald was united in marriage to Dorothy Wodrich on December 5, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They moved to Bryan, Texas where Donald was stationed. Donald received his honorable discharge on February 6, 1955. Following, the couple moved to Owatonna where Donald began a long career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. In the late ‘50s, he was transferred to Albert Lea and there they made their home for two years. The couple later moved back to Owatonna. Dorothy died in March of 2001. Donald entered the Fergus Falls Veterans Home in 2010.
Donald was a member of the Elks Club, the American Legion, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two sons, David (and Joyce) Robinson of Albuquerque, NM; Donn (and Julie) Robinson of Owatonna; a sister, Norma Enlund of Ellendale; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren; five step- great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Robinson; his parents; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Jerry (and Alice) Robinson; Bill (and Mardell) Robinson; a sister-in-law, Gloria Wodrich; and a brother-in-law, Ned Enlund.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service in the church. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with The Reverend Edward McGrath officiating. Interment will be in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to the MN DNR or the American Heart Association.