Joseph Robinson

Joseph Robinson, 91, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Mr. Robinson was born on July 27, 1927 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Edgar and Mary (Denner) Robinson. He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne. Joe served his country honorably with the United States Marines during World War II. On September 21, 1947, he married the love of his life Harriet Gonser in Fort Wayne. She preceded him in death. Joe worked for International Harvester for 33 years before retiring as a Union Steward. From 1974-2011 he owned and operated Robbies Western Store in Harlan, IN. Joe was a landlord for several years. He loved to take care of his lawn, ride his golf cart, show horses, and spend time with his loved ones and family. Joe is survived by his children; Joe (Christy) Robinson of Fort Wayne, Karen (Jeff) Geiger of Harlan, and Vicki Thatcher of Largo, FL, 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 6:00pm with calling two hours prior from 4:00pm-6:00pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com