Margaret Robinson

Margaret Mae Robinson, 99, passed away March 1, 2025.

She was born June 14, 1925 in East Moline, Illinois to Glenn Eugene and Hilda “Lucille” Barton State. Margaret grew up in Des Moines and married Francis E. “Frank” Robinson in Key West Florida on August 11, 1945. They returned to Iowa and raised their family.

Margaret is survived by her son, John (Susan) Robinson; daughter, Deborah Longnecker; son-in-law, Bill Rinderknecht; six grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Robinson; daughter, Barbara “Bobbie" Rinderknecht; parents, Glenn Eugene and Hilda “Lucille” Barton State; brothers, Robert (Jean) State and Jerry (Carol) State; sister, Patrica (Bob) Dingman; and son-in-law, Ron Longnecker.

Services will be held March 7, 2025 at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny. Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Ankeny First United Methodist Church or Taylor House in loving memory of Margaret Robinson,

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