"Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family at this time. sincerely, Georgann Anderson and family "
In loving memory of
Anthony 'Tony' Robison
October 23, 1963 - November 4, 2012
ANTHONY "TONY" ROBISON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Anthony Lee "Tony" Robison, 49, of Muscatine, died on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at his home.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Nichols Cemetery. Casket bearers will be John Busch, Jeff Fuegen, Gary Slight, Mike Manjoine, Brian Lee, and Bob Davis. Honorary bearers will be John Peters, Roy Carver, John Axel, Tom Hendricks, Doug Yates, Brian White, Tim Fuegen, Joe P. Manjoine, Jeff Hanssen, and Mike Church..
Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the funeral home. Celebration Gathering will be from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Geneva Golf and Country Club. Memorials may be made to the Rossi House in Iowa City or to family in care of Jerri for a golf memorial.
Tony was born on October 23, 1963, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of John and Margaret Matthews Robison Sr. He married Jerri L. Plemmons on October 5, 1985, in Muscatine.
He owned and operated Robison Trucking and Robison Logistics.
Tony was a member of the Geneva Golf and Country Club and was a past president. He also served on the boards of Community Bank and Muscatine Charities.
Tony loved to play golf and golfed in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am and golfed all over the world. He loved to travel, play cards, trap shoot at the Isaac Walton League and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He especially loved his family and friends.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Jerri Robison of Muscatine; one daughter, Ali L. Robison, of Muscatine; Parents John and Margaret Robison Sr., of Herrin, Illinois; one brother, John Robison Jr. and wife, Sandy, of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Debra Robison and her husband, Rick, of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Tributes
"Jerri, My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I got to know Tony on the golf course and truly enjoyed his friendship. He had a great sense of humor and truly cared about his family and friends. Take comfort knowing that he is watching from above."
"What a great friend we have lost. It has been an honor and privilege working with Tony and his "Matter of Fact" business ethic over the years. Our deepest sympathy goes out to family, friends and all the great employees at Robison Trucking. He will be missed and never forgotten by everyone here. Accept our heart felt condolences and may God be with you in this time of need."
"It has been an honor to know and work for Tony. I always admired him for his business sense, compassion for the people around him and his honesty. He was never afraid to tell it like it is. Some of the advice he has given me resonates with me to this day. When things were going wrong in my life he told me to "do what I felt was right, and not worry about the opinions of others" These words have stuck with me since. He was a good man, a great Boss, a great friend and a very loving Uncle to my daughter (who loves her Uncle Tony). He will be truly missed."
"It was great working with Tony for many years with Musco. We will truly miss him. "
"Tony taught us all many lessons by words, but mostly by deeds. He demonstrated how you can balance business, friendship, fun and family and be good at all of them. He could recognize talent in people that nobody else seemed to see. A few of his quotes that I recall are: On Integrity- "My Word is all I have." On Honesty- If you don't know what to say "Tell the Truth". On purchasing products- "Buy Local". On Geography- "I've been there." On Dispatch- "You're my freshest Driver." On Reassurance- "You won't disappoint me." Advice to Truck Drivers- "Don't get on the wrong side of the Safety Director." On Humility- "I was Wrong." On Geometry- "Any way, shape or form." Tony will live on in my mind. God will eventually mend our broken hearts, but we will always feel the loss of this inspiring friend and Boss. Vaya Con Dios. (go with God)"
"Our deepest sympathies go to all of the family. I have many fond memories of growing up in Orleans, IN with Tony as my neighbor and best friend. He will always be remembered with a smile."
"Jeri so sorry for your lost. I'm out of town and heard the news. Deb and I have you and Ali in our thoughts and prayers. Don Briggs "
"Jerri, Sorry very sorry for you and your family loss. Beth Goedken"
"My heart is breaking for the loss of Tony. I have many fond memories of him. He was a gentle spirit with a big heart and I am so blessed that I was a small part of his life. I will always keep his family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. "
"Little brothers, in general, are supposed to be a pain in the butt. However, Tony never was. He honestly had a good sense of humor and became friends with anyone so quickly. At one time in his life he wanted to change his name to Keith, even wrote it on all of his school papers, he was five years old. He did have some nicknames as a a child, Buzzby, TRUB which stood for Burt backwards as in Burt Reynolds, and my all time favorite, Mr. Know it all. By the time he was 13, he was driving my car. (Not sure Mom and Dad know this) I am very blessed to have had such a wonderful brother. He will indeed be truly missed by one and all. "
"Jerri,Ali & Family: Doug & I haven't seen Tony for awhile...but the first thing that I think of, is his wonderful smile! I know he's in Gods arms, smiling down on everyone right now. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Tony will be greatly missed."
"Jerri and Ali: To let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I have wonderful memories of Tony - his great smile, his easy-going but straight-talking personality was always a delight to be with. Love to both of you, Aunt Norma "
"Speaking with him at family events- he had a great sense of humor and made us laughed. He spoke with my daughter's fiance and let him know about women. He was truly a blessing and had great insight and compassion."
"Jason has done work for Tony for many years, he looked up to him and talked very highly of him. He didnt just think of him as a customer he thought of him as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. With deepest Sympathy..."
"Jerri and Ali, Your family in Indiana want to express our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless you all. John and Sandy Robison, Indianapolis, IN Dee and Phil Odum and family, New Market, IN Kelly and Josh Nichols and family, Aurora, CO"
"Jerri, We are so sorry to hear about your husband, our sincere sympathies to you!"
"Jerri & Ali, May you feel God's loving arms around you more so now than ever before! I know John enjoyed playing golf with Tony and the fellowship that continued on the 19th hole, whether at Geneva or in FL. Those trips were very special. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. "
"My condolences to Tony's grieving family, I first met Tony, where else but on the golf course. From that moment on, I considered us to be friends. Although I haven't seen Tony in many years (I moved out of the area), I still remember the laughter, and the gentleness of this bear of a man. I didn't know him as well as others did, but my contacts with Tony were always upbeat and positive. God will give him a new home and will give wonderful memories of him to all who knew him. "
"Didn't know Tony well but he always had a smile and a laugh and my Grandma Vivian Robison thought he was great! Our thoughts and prayers with you all. Tony's family from Mt. Vernon, IN We Love you all and your in our thoughts and prayers in this hard time!!"
"Jerri and Ali, Our hearts and prayers are with you. You are both strong women who have been through so much. Tony was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Please feel our hugs and love. Patrick and Lyn Dee Kealey"