Kenneth E. "Robbie" Robinson, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born March 18, 1932, in Cape Girardeau to Earl and Della Bryant Robinson.
He and Glena June Waldo were married June 17, 1961, in Vanduser, Missouri.
Kenneth was an engineer in the boiler room at Procter & Gamble for 22 years. He made more than 100 knives, made leather and loved to fish.
Survivors include a son, Christopher (Christine) Robinson of Scott City; three grandchildren, Austen Robinson of Scott City and David Smith and Derk Smith, both of Garland, Texas; and a son-in-law, Dewight Smith of Garland.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Lori Robinson-Smith.
Private services will be planned at a later date.
Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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