Joan B. Robinson, of Sand Creek, WI, died on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Bloomer.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sand Creek Community Center in Sand Creek, WI.
Schriver-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bloomer is assisting the family.
Mrs. Robinson was born on May 31, 1938, at the family farm in Hillsboro, to John and Bea (Hill) Homa. She married Cecil W. Robinson on Aug. 28, 1954, and he preceded her in death.
She attended the local Hillsboro schools, later obtaining an associate degree in accounting from the District One Tech. She worked in accounting for many years.
Mrs. Robinson enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, bird feeding, cooking, and baking pies and cookies for the grandkids, great-grandkids and neighbors. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping, walking outdoors and enjoyed nature which included wild mushroom hunting.
Having many friends and neighbors close to her, she enjoyed telling stories and giving advice. She will be remembered as a very loving, caring, helpful and strong willed individual. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her sons, Joseph B. Robinson of Sand Creek, WI and Derek A. (Dawn) Robinson of Sand Creek, WI; a daughter-in-law, Terri Robinson of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Shawn Robinson of Paw Paw, Brandon Robinson of Paw Paw, Skyler Robinson of Paw Paw, Michelle (JP) Phillips of Wausau, WI, Jonathon Robinson of Colfax, WI, Michael Robinson of Sand Creek, WI, Andrew (Tara) Robinson of Chippewa Falls, WI and Heather (Travis) Larson of Chippewa, WI; seven great-grandchildren with an eighth expected this May; siblings, John Homa of Sand Creek, WI, Dorothy Bennett of Hillsboro and Jim (Emma) Homa of Braceville; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; first born son, Richard Cecil Robinson; second son, Ronald Shawn Robinson; sister-in-law, Vickie Homa; brother-in-law, Don Bennett; and her beloved dog, Hooch.
Condolences may be sent to PO Box 73, Sand Creek, WI 54765.
Online condolences may be left at www.thompsonfuneralhome.com.
