Katherine Robinson, 87
Katherine Robinson, 87, Red Oak, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Neb.
Katherine Lou Robinson, the daughter of Homer and Grace (Cox) Reeves, was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Taylor County. Katherine grew up in the Gravity and Bedford area. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1953, and attended Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Mo.
On Jan. 23, 1955, Katherine was united in marriage to Jack E. Robinson in Bedford. They resided in Rapid City, S.D., where Jack was stationed in the Air Force, and Katherine also worked for the Air Force. In 1959, they made their home in Red Oak, where Katherine worked for the Red Oak School District for 12 years. She then worked for 15 years in the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office. Katherine liked to stay busy and during her retirement, she went to work at Washington Elementary School. Katherine was also a dedicated election poll worker. She enjoyed playing the piano, traveling with her husband, entertaining the grandchildren and going on outings with her neighbors and friends. Katherine was a member of the First Christian Church in Red Oak.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack on Aug. 26, 2001; and an infant sister and brother.
Katherine is survived by her three children, Debbie (Larry) Hindman of Radcliffe, Bryan Robinson of Council Bluffs, and Scott (Amy) Robinson of Atlantic; four grandchildren, Stacey (Peter) James of Norwalk; Jonathan Squires and companion, Courtney Pettinger of Hubbard; Erik (Mackenzie) Robinson of Elkhorn, Neb.; and Anthony (Annabel) Robinson of Omaha, Neb.; five great-grandchildren, Jazelle, Tavian and Jasarah Smith; Brooks Robinson and Finley Squires; other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service was held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Oak Community School District Lunch Program for those in need.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Katherine’s arrangements and serving her family.