Christopher Robinson, Jr. 90, of Milan, died May 14, 2008 at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Milan Christian Church, 3215 W. 4th Street, Milan. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be in Preemption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Milan Christian Church.
Chris was born December 10, 1917 in Marshfield, MO to Christopher and Ora (Kilburn) Robinson, Sr. He married Jean Nelson on February 9, 1946 at the Salem Lutheran Church Parsonage, Moline. She preceded him in death on February 27, 2008.
Chris was a carpenter for Dimock and Gould, Moline and later worked for Export Packaging retiring in 1979. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Chris loved to hunt and work on tractors and machinery and going to farmer's auctions and traveling. He also loved going to his grandchildren's sporting events.
He is survived by
Daughters Carolyn (Harold) McDaniel Matherville, IL
Marlowe (Richard) Smock Andalusia
Sonya (Steve) Ward Bloomfield, IA
Grandchildren Angie (Rob) Bowers
Corey (Jennifer) McDaniel
Donald "DJ" (Robyn) McDaniel
Trina (Marshall) Goodenow
Ryan Ward
7 great grandchildren
Sister Margaret (Donald) Myers Puyallup, WA
He was preceded in death by his wife, six brothers and six sisters.
Online condolences may be expressed to Chris's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com