John M. Robinson IV

John M. Robinson IV obituary

John M. Robinson IV

John Robinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mercer Funeral Home - Holton on Aug. 18, 2025.

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John Marshall Robinson IV, 64, of Holton, KS, passed unexpectedly August 15, 2025 at his home. He was born March 14, 1961 in Sedalia, MO, the son of John Marshall Robinson III and Flora Mae (Parks) Rodewald.

After graduation, John joined and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1988-1995, serving as a Weapons Systems Technician, until he was medically discharged.

He was a member of the Harley Motorcycle Club.

John married Willimena J. Hall on September 9, 2008 in Holton, they celebrated over 16 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Nadean Hall and sister, Theresa Rodewald.

Survivors include his wife, Willimena of the home; his mother, Flora Rodewald of Winsor, MO; his father, John Robinson III of Illinois; 3 daughters, Kellie Goff (Cody) of Missouri, Keila Mitcham (Zeb) of Nebraska and Samaria Robinson of New Mexico; step-daughter, Barbara Hall of New Mexico; 2 step-sons, William Collins IV and Marquez Collins both of Holton, KS; sister, Diane Robinson Lawson (Rob) of Sedalia, MO; brother, Larry Rodewald, Jr. of MO; 26 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and a host of family and friends

Memorial Service with Military Honors will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Mercer Funeral Home (to help with expenses) c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.

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