Donald Robinson

Ayr resident, Donald "Don" Dean Robinson, 81, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his home.

Services will be Thursday, May 19, 2011; 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Hill with Pastor Joshua Lowe and Pastor James Witt officiating. Burial will be in Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011; 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 18, 2011; 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. with family present from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to Ayr Volunteer Fire Department or Blue Valley Cemetery Association.

Don was born December 15, 1929 in Roseland, Nebraska to Kim & Anna Pearl (Kistler) Robinson. He graduated from Ayr High School. On August 27, 1950 he married Vonda Lee Bachman; she preceded him in death on April 3, 2008. Don was an area farmer and operated Robinson Saw Shop. Don was a fire chief with the Ayr Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Vonda Lee "Toot" Robinson.

Survivors include:
Daughters & Spouses: Deb & Randy Koehler - Nelson, NE
Kate & Marshall Glebe - Roseland, NE
Son & Spouse: Jim & Angie Robinson - Ayr, NE
Fiancée: Ethel Louise Anderson - Bogue, KS
Grandchildren: 21
Great-Grandchildren: 17
Sister & Spouse: Carolyn & Arnold Hinrichs - Sun Lakes, AZ
Brother & Spouse: Ken & Vikki Robinson - Imperial, NE
Many Nieces, Nephews, and numerous friends