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Robert Lee “Robbie” Robertson

Birth	:	29 Jun 1927 Washington, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 May 2020 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	Robbie Robertson, age 92, of Washington, Iowa died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following an illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Elm Grove Cemetery with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. General calling hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. Memorials have been established for the Washington County Enrichment Foundation. Online condolences... Read More	Robbie Robertson, age 92, of Washington, Iowa died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following an illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Elm Grove Cemetery with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. General calling hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. Memorials have been established for the Washington County Enrichment Foundation. Online condolences may be sent for Robbie’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com Robert Lee “Robbie” Robertson was born June 29, 1927 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Bill and Grace Robertson. He grew up on the family farm in rural Crawfordsville and attended the Wyman schools. After graduation, Robbie joined the navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. At the end of the war, Robbie returned home and attended Washington Junior College before going to the University of Iowa where he became a life-long Hawkeye fan and season ticket holder. After graduating from Iowa, he married Jean Freshwaters on November 10, 1950 and worked for Firestone in Burlington, Iowa for a short time before moving to Washington to work with his father-in-law. With the unexpected death of Howard Freshwaters, Rob took over the management and ownership of Freshwaters Feed and Grain. After “retiring”, he spent many years happily working part-time for Liqui-Grow. Rob was a member of the Washington Jaycees and the Washington Y’s Men and served on the park board. He was a longtime member of the Washington Country Club and for many years enjoyed boating on the Mississippi River with friends and family. Like many Iowans, Robbie had three loves; the land, his Family, and the Hawkeyes. He was a stoic man who liked to listen and watch more than speak. But, start a conversation on any of these topics with a cup of coffee and the room would be filled with stories. Being able to impact and influence multiple generations in his business relationships, Robbie was a patient listener and could find the positive approach to even the most difficult of problems. Robbie continued his love of agriculture well past the time a younger generation might expire as he continued to manage his family farm, Robertson Farms, until his death. Through his work, he had a chance to share with others his knowledge and experience with the land. Family and friends sadly say goodbye to another irreplaceable member of the Greatest Generation. Rob is survived by his four children: daughter Katy Green and husband Russ of Lexington, Kentucky; son Kim and wife Colleen of Peoria, Illinois; daughter Nancy Detweiler and husband Mike of Keota, Iowa; and daughter Sara Hauer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; nine grandchildren: Nathan Green and wife Karen, Noah Green and wife Ling, and Libby Green Messer and husband Will; Fletcher and Cooper Robertson; Nick Detweiler, Dylan Detweiler and wife Katie; and Tyler and Savannah Hauer; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister Janet Miller and husband Stan of St. Louis, Missouri. Rob was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, his son Patrick, his sister Shirley Wilson and his parents.

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Robert Lee “Robbie” Robertson's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.
When did Robert Lee “Robbie” Robertson death?
Robert Lee “Robbie” Robertson death on 16 May 2020 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

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Mary Jean “Jean” Freshwaters Robertson

(1928 - 2014)

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James Patrick “Pat” Robertson

(1966 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

4. Moore Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2583511, -91.6668326

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2435989, -91.6474991

6. Shiloh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2250130, -91.6789390

7. Pattison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

12. Martin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988