John Milton Robertson, Jr. Jr.
John Milton Robertson, Jr. Jr.
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After John's Naval service he went to college and got a degree in Ceramic Engineering. In 1950 John married Vivian and came to Louisville in 1952, he worked as Chief Engineer at American Standard. In 1970 he bought Louisville Pottery and renamed it Louisville Stoneware. In 1990 he was named Kentucky's Small Business Person of the Year. He sold Louisville Stoneware and officially retired in 2000.
John was predeceased in death by his wife Vivian in 1997 and his daughter Kim in 2017.
Left to cherish his memories are his son Scott, granddaughter Helei, son-in-law Jose, and a host of nephews, nieces, and extended relatives and friends.
All Services and burial were Private.
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Barb Wild
July 26, 2025
Uncle John has always been so kind to me. I thought of him as patient, soft spoken, caring, and quick to laugh. In my youth, I loved visiting the stoneware plant, admired his enthusiasm for his craft and inclusiveness of those he employed. He seemed to be interested in everything and had a vast amount of knowledge tucked away.
I´m thankful to have had such a kind and thoughtful man as my uncle and will miss him.
Barb (Beffa) Wild, Scott and Casey
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Shawn Ottman
July 25, 2025
Mr. Robertson was a very intelligent, hard working and caring man. He hired me as an engineering co-op at Louisville Stoneware back in the 90s and was not hesitant about passing on his vast knowledge of rhe stoneware process. Thoughts and prayers to his Family and friends.
Tracy Wills
July 24, 2025
Mr. Robertson was such a wonderful man, a very compassionate man. I worked with him at Louisville Stoneware for many years. He was a great mentor, very creative and had a great sense of humor. He was loved by so many he will be greatly missed.
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