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Donald E. Robinson

06/08/1935 - 01/09/2025

Donald E. Robinson obituary, 06/08/1935-01/09/2025, Muskegon, MI

BORN

06/08/1935

DIED

01/09/2025

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Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Lee Chapel

6291 Harvey St.

Norton Shores, Michigan

Donald Robinson Obituary

Donald Eugene Robinson, age 89, passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1935, to Mark and Metta (Buchner) Robinson in Muskegon. Don served his country in the United States Army and worked for 38 years as an electrician at SD Warren before retiring in 1994. He was a founding member and the first president of the Paperworkers Retirement Organization (PRO). Additionally, he was involved with the Rix Robinson Family Reunion, which is over 100 years old, and enjoyed gardening and coaching baseball. On September 21, 1957, he married Vivian Plumhoff, who preceded him in death in 2020. Don is survived by two children, Rex (Lori) Robinson and Robin (Dan) Taylor; four grandchildren, Jeff (Ashley) Robinson, Rachel Saldana, Nickolas Taylor, and Brandi Taylor; and three great-grandchildren, Payton, Annalynn, and Jameson. He is also survived by his brother, Kim (Shirley) Robinson; his brother-in-law, Tom (Joyce) Plumhoff; and his niece, Joyanne Benedict, along with many other family members. Don was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jack and Vernon; his sisters, Mae Drunkenmiller and sister-in-law, Jean Plumhoff. In accordance with Don's wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be buried at E. Dalton Oakhill Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by, The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, located at 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.


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Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2025.

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Don and Marcia

January 15, 2025

Don and Vivian became our neighbors when we moved across the street 25 years ago. Best neighbors, friendly, had great stories of his service years and knowledge of the neighborhood and Muskegon history. Besides all that? He thought I was a good cook and ate our leftovers! He will be sorely missed everytime I look out my window.

Mike Gerard

January 15, 2025

Condolences to Robin, Rex and family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you are able to find peace and strength.

Larry J Pellet

January 14, 2025

My sincerest condolences to the Robinson family.

R.i.p. ole neighbor, and the last of the original Columbia bunch!

Connie K

January 14, 2025

Thinking of your family from afar.
Rex, Lori, Robin, Dan.
Connie K here in Alaska.
Was Your "hairstylist" long ago in Muskegon.
Your Mom and Dad were clients I always remember.
Along with you "kids"
May you find peace...

Kim Fred Rick Robinson

January 13, 2025

To my brother, that took care of me behind the scenes. Please continue, to look over Shirley, as she fights, what took Viv from you. I will miss you, and I will try to make you proud.

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