Roger Robinson Obituary
He was born on December 17, 1950, to Lester Wayne Robinson and Patricia Maxine (Biggs) Shelley.
Roger was raised in Granger and Memphis, Missouri, and graduated from Scotland County High School in 1968.
On March 28, 1973, Roger married Pattie Kay Thrasher.
Together they built a beautiful life and raised two sons, Christopher Lynn and Ryan Keith Robinson Roger devoted 42 years of hard work and dedication to Sheller Globe Automotive Manufacturing in Keokuk, Iowa, before retiring in 2020 to enjoy his many hobbies. He had a lifelong passion for classic cars-buying, restoring, and showing them at car shows alongside his family. Roger also loved watching NASCAR, cheering on the Missouri Tigers, Kansas City Chiefs, Scotland County Tigers, following St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and proudly supporting his granddaughters in all of their endeavors.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pattie Robinson of Memphis, Missouri; sons Christopher (Laura) Robinson of St. Albans, Missouri, and Ryan Robinson of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; sister Linda Shannan of Arbela, Missouri; brother Leroy (Margie) Robinson of Storm Lake, Iowa; granddaughters Emma and Chloe Robinson of St. Albans, Missouri; mother-in law Corinne Thrasher of Memphis, Missouri; sisters-in-law Melissa (Rusty) Anders of Downing, Missouri, and Sandy Thrasher of Gibbs, Missouri; brother-in-law John (Amy) Thrasher of Winter Springs, Florida; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends who will miss him dearly.
Roger was preceded in death by his father Lester Robinson; mother Patricia Shelley; stepfather Junior Shelley; brothers Larry and David Robinson; father-in-law Kenny Thrasher; and sisters-in-law Brenda Thrasher, Kathie Thrasher, and Pam Tripp.
Roger will be remembered for his steady kindness, strong work ethic, and the love he shared so freely with his family and friends.
A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday November 1, 2025 at the Memphis Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00pm with service to follow at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, any monetary donations can be directed to the Scotland County Antique Fair Car Show and Scotland County Speedway.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steve and Tammy Wilson
October 31, 2025
Tammy and I were sorry to hear that Roger had passed away. We had worked with Roger for many years at Sheller-Globe / BTR. He was a good supervisor and was good to work for. We hadn't seen him in years. Our sincere condolences to the Robinson family.
Steve & Tammy Wilson
Fort Wayne, IN
Connie Bratton
October 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss my thoughts are with the whole family
Lisa
October 28, 2025
May God wrap his arms around the family in their time of grief
Roberta
October 28, 2025
So very sorry for ur loss roger was my boss and he gave me a chance and taught me alot at henniges he was a great boss and happy go lucky again ur in my thoughts
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Sheri Kirchner
October 27, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Pattie and the whole family. So very sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Spurgeon
October 27, 2025
So sorry, Patti to hear of Roger's passing. He was always a funny happy go lucky man. Sending prayers for
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