George Robinson

George F. Robinson, age 75, resident of Lakota, ND, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center.

George Francis Robinson was born April 10, 1935 in Hensel, ND, the son of Joseph and Ada (Bigwood) Robinson. He was raised in the Hensel area where he attended elementary school and then attended high school in Cavalier, graduating with the class of 1953. George married Donna Mastre on June 23, 1956. They lived in Hensel for a short time before moving to Cavalier. George was drafted into the United State Army on November 13, 1958 and was honorably discharged on November 10, 1960. In 1969, George and Donna moved to the Lakota area. He worked as a driver / salesman for various propane companies. He also worked at the State Bank of Lakota and was caretaker of the Lakota Cemetery. George and Donna lived the rest of their life in Lakota and raised their 2 children together. He was a member of the Lakota Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the Elks Club in Devils Lake , and a past member of the Lakota City Council, the Lakota Ambulance, and the Lakota Volunteer Fire Department where he also served as Fire Chief. George worked tirelessly from dawn to dusk. He never asked for help but always offered it.

George will be greatly missed by Donna, his wife of 54 years; son, Jason (Kerri) Robinson of Twentynine Palms, CA; daughter, Shawna (Matthew) Johnson of Houston, TX; 6 grandchildren, Amber, Adrian, Allison, Abigail, and Andrew Robinson, and Pearl Johnson; 1 brother, Raymond (Florence) Robinson of Cavalier, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and a grandson.

The Memorial Service for George will be held at the Lakota Lutheran Church on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Reuben Schnaidt. The organist will be Karen Fowler and the soloist will be Jason Flom. Interment will be in the Lakota Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Rundell-Holicky American Legion Post # 21 of Lakota.

Memorials are preferred to a Lakota area service organization.