Wilber Otis Robertson Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Wilber Otis Robertson Of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the age of 86. Wilber was born on November 4, 1930 the son of Frank and Cora (Kirby) Robertson in Mason, MI. He was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School class of 1949. After high school Wilber went to work for Oldsmobile before serving 2 years in the United States Army during the Korean War. He returned home and went back to work for Oldsmobile where he retired in 1980. Wilber was an avid hunter and fisherman who always provided a feast of wild game and fish for his family. He was also a skilled handyman, lending his expertise to many of his family members and neighbors fixing small engines, wood working and making general repairs. Wilber is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Ruth Robertson; wife, Onaldine Robertson; brothers, Charles Robertson, Bruce Robertson and sister, Barbara Friedley. Surviving are his children, Linda (Michael) White, Neal (Agnes) Robertson; grandchildren, Marcia Robertson, Christina Owen, Catherine (Todd) Stowell; great grandchildren, Danielle, Bethany and Adam Stowell, Zackary Owen; sister, Roma Stevens; 3 step-children and numerous step-granchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com