"Shirley, Rob, and Randy- I wanted to reach out with our deepest sympathy on Steve's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayer! "
In loving memory of
Stephen Leo Robinson
August 22, 1946 - April 21, 2017
Stephen Leo Robinson, 70, of Hampton, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa.
He was born August 22, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Leo and Margaret (DeFrees) Robinson. Stephen graduated from North Fayette High School in West Union, Iowa. He attended North Iowa Area Community College and Upper Iowa University. Stephen was united in marriage to Shirley Klisart on November 4, 1972 in Ossian, Iowa. To this union, two sons were born. Stephen served his country in the U.S. Army and Iowa Army National Guard. He worked many years as the manager/administrator of the Hampton National Guard Armory. Stephen was a work manager at Access, Inc. and a CPA at Pearson CPA Firm. He volunteered for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Stephen was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis. He was very active in Hampton-Dumont athletics as a statistician for many years. Stephen enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, as well as a Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins fan.
Stephen is survived by his wife Shirley, sons Rob (Megan) Robinson of West Des Moines and Randy Robinson of Hampton, grandchildren CiAnne Robinson, Miley Robinson and Zander Robinson, sister Joan (Jerry) Boeding of Waverly, brother David (Elizabeth) Robinson of Ames, sister Kathleen (Bennie) Johnson of Evansdale, sister Janet (Dean) Reiners of Council Bluff, sister Carolyn (Tom) Pfiffner of Waterloo, sister-in-law Nancy (Dale) Schwickerath of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers in infancy and two nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hampton-Dumont Scholarship fund.
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"Shirley, Rob, and randy, im sorry to hear that Steve passed away, he was a great guy. "
"Shirley and sons, you have my condolences. I truly enjoyed working next to Steve at the home basketball games for 10 or so years. He was a great guy, and an encouragement to others in so, so many ways. "
"Shirley, Rob and Randy...I am so sorry for your loss. Steve will be missed. My brother John sends his sympathies too. He was a great guy and loved by many. "
"Shirley and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always have fond memories of working with Steve. He was a loving and giving Christian man."
"my sincere condolences to Stephens family. Our prayers are with you. Rich & Patti Meehan"
"Shirley, Rob, Randy - you all know how much I love you guys and how we relied on you after dad was gone and particularly these last 10 years since mom has been gone. I will really miss seeing Steve at all those Iowa games, but know that he will be with mom and dad looking down on all of us and cheering the Hawks to a victory!"
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Steve was such a kind and gentle man to everyone. Jon and Nadine Baltes and family "
"Shirley and boys ! I am saddened to hear of Stve's passing. Truly a wonderful guy and role model! You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"My condolences to you and your family. I went to North High School with Steve. I pray that memories will comfort you in the coming days."
"Shirley, we are so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our prayers."
"So sorry Shirley for your loss, you are in my prayers. Ginger Whitmore"