He was born in Plattsburg, NY on March 8, 1927, the son of Irvin and Mildred Robinson. He married Harriet F. True in 1951 in Syracuse, NY.
Roy attended Champlain Central High School and graduated from Syracuse University in 1950. Roy received his CPCU designation (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) in 1960 and his CAE (Certified Association Executive) in 1975. He was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity at Syracuse University and a US Navy veteran in World War II serving on the USS Wisconsin battleship. He was honored to attend the September 2011 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Roy worked as a Special Agent for Transamerica Insurance Company for several years in Syracuse, NY and was the Executive Director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois for 20 years. He retired in 1990. He was Past President of CPCU Chapters in Syracuse, NY and Bloomington, IL; Past President of ISAE (Illinois Society of Association Executives) and Past President of national IAAE (Independent Agents Association Executives).
Roy was a member of the First United Methodist Church-West-Springfield, the IBT Sunday School Class, the Chapel Church at Mesa Spirit, AZ, the Chatham Masonic Lodge #523-32th degree Scottish Retired Mason, the Ansar Shrine Parade Group, the Ansar Patrol and Ansar retiree Club.
Roy and Harriet lived in Chatham, IL for thirty years. During retirement they spent 23 winters in Mesa, AZ. Roy enjoyed playing golf and watching all sports, specifically his beloved Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and spending time with his growing family.
Roy is survived by his wife, Harriet of 72 years; 3 sons: Bruce (Delaine) of Wheaton, IL, Gary (Maria) of Springfield, IL and Roy Jr. (Jill) of Las Vegas, NV. There are 6 beloved grandchildren and 6 adorable great grandchildren with two more on the way.
Memorial Service: 12:00pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Bisch Funeral Home West on 2931 South Koke Mill Road. Visitation will be held at 11:00am prior to the service. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain, NY at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital in St. Louis at 4400 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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