George Robinson
December 28, 2020
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George W. Robinson, 91, passed on December 28, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born at home in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 8, 1929, to Ralph Robinson and Rose McQuiston.
He attended Phillips Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High, and East High schools. In 1946 George joined the Navy. He spent 18 months on Guam in the occupational forces. He then served on the USS Henrico APA45 (amphibious personal assault) for 3 ½ years making invasions in Korea. George was honorably discharged in 1951 in San Diego. While in the service, he was united in marriage to Darlene Peterson on March 27, 1949, in Des Moines.
George worked for the Des Moines Public Schools for 30 years and the Saydel Community Schools for 17 years. He served on the Transportation Committee of the Polk County Board-Supervisors. George was proud of his nearly 59 years of service in the Masonic Lodge. Through the years, he served as a Masonic Instructor, District Lecturer, Lodge Worshipful Master (twice) and Grand Lodge Senior Grand Deacon and Senior Grand Warden. His hobbies included repairing lawn mowers and snow blowers, as well as playing cribbage tournaments, hunting and fishing. More than anything, he loved spending time with family.
George is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Sandy) Robinson, Barry (Barb) Robinson, and David Robinson; granddaughters, Natalie (Ken) Ketelsen, Jaime (Mike) Leo, Holly Robinson (Chuck Stanley), Joy (James) Comerford, and Heather Robinson (Josh Johnson); great-grandchildren, Madelyn Leo, Mya Johnson, Samuel Leo, Charlotte, and Caroline Comerford; brother-in-law, James Peterson (Lola VanWyk); nephews, Randall Robinson, Joe Robinson, and Ted Bish; and nieces, Connie Love and Teresa Robinson.
George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Darlene; his parents; brother, Ralph Robinson; sister, Gayle Halterman; and nephew, Daniel Bish.
Private graveside services took place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. When we can safely gather again, a Celebration of Life will be held to honor George.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or Scottish Rite Care, in loving memory of George.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sue Sirna Rogers
09/22/2021
Condolences to all of George's family, George reminded me so much of my Dad.
He and Chuck were close buddies, even though they had a house between them!
Sue Sirna Rogers
Joe Sullivan
09/20/2021
Our prayers for you all with your loss.
George always had that deep voice you could hear clearly. Was my instructor for the Lodge. He did enjoy life and family.
Jw.Robinson
01/13/2021
Uncle George...You have always treated me like i am part of the family. Thank you for Loving me! You will be truly missed...R.I.P Uncle.✝🙏❤
Frank and Pam Schoonover
01/10/2021
George was a great Army Post neighbor. He never let a big snow get in his way. May he rest in peace.
Hope Bish
01/06/2021
Uncle George
you were a great man . You truly will be missed.
Love you! Hope
Steve Williams
01/05/2021
George was a very dear friend. He and my grandfather (Ray Chamberlin) were very close and he was a big part of both of our Masonic lives. He will be truly missed but I know he is above teaching ritual to all the new recruits in heaven. RIP my friend. So Mote It Be.
Wade Sheeler
01/05/2021
George was a friend to all. He was an icon in Iowa Masonry. He was loved by his brothers throughout Iowa. He had a gentle and encouraging way about him. His counsel was always timely and good. My sincerest sympathies to his family. Your dad and grandpa left all of us a legacy and will be long remembered. God bless you George. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.
Marvin Kendall
01/04/2021
Got to know George a few years back at a M.I.D.L. Study Club. He listen to me take my 1st degree test for my M.I. exam. Kept telling me to calm down and not be so nervous. ( Yea right) Had many a laughs about that lodge night. Played many a cribbage games with him. Rest in Peace my Brother.
Randy Robinson
01/04/2021
to Jeff, Sandy, Barry, Barb, David and Families. I was so sad when I heard of your loss and my uncle and my friend had passed on and was no longer with us. I will miss the times we had when we would go to lunch at the China One buffet that he liked and we would always forget to ask for our senior discount until we were in the car and leaving we would both laugh and say We'll ask them next time. and he loved watching the Iowa Cyclones or Iowa Hawkeyes play and loved watching the Army-Navy games always cheering for Navy. he would occasionally call me and asked how I was doing and if I was okay or to ask how sister was doing in California worried about how close she was to the fires going on out there. yes George cared about his family and he cared about his friends. George was a compassionate, strong-willed man he could do anything he set his mind to. he stood strong in his beliefs and encouraged others to do the same. George also had a love for working on lawn mowers and growing his garden. but most of all no conversation ever went without talking about his love of his grandchildren or his great-grandchildren they were his pride and joy. yes George will be greatly missed by all his family friends and Lodge Brothers. so now he has been called to Glory to be with his beloved Darlene and may they both rest in love in peace forever.
Rodney W. Prickett
01/03/2021
Rip George you were a true masonic leader, enjoy Carol & Ike in Masonic heaven.
shelly Rodriguez
01/02/2021
You will be Greatly missed Uncle George...Love Always Shelly
Connie Love
01/02/2021
So sorry Jeff, Berry and David for your loss your dad he was a good man and my last Uncle he will be missed! RIP Uncle George love Connie
Carol and Ted
01/02/2021
We are so sorry for all our loss. He was a good man. we will never forget him
Richard Maynard
01/02/2021
George was my Masonic brother and mentor. I was honored by his friendship. I will forever respect his legacy.
Jerry Luedtke
01/01/2021
The Masonic Brethren of Iowa have lost a Brother that set the standard for all Brothers and Fellows within our order, He will be missed by all who had the honor to have known him. RIP my "Brother".