Samuel M. "Papa Bear" Robertson

Samuel M. "Papa Bear" Robertson obituary, Middletown, DE

Samuel M. "Papa Bear" Robertson

Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home

275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE

Send Flowers

Mar

10

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home

275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE

Send Flowers

Samuel Robertson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Middletown on Mar. 5, 2026.
Samuel M. "Papa Bear" Robertson, age 64, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on December 25, 1961, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Gaynell J. "Jeaniea" (Duncan) Robertson. He made his career as a diesel technician with Greggo & Ferrara for the past 10 years.

Samuel was a talented mechanic, and loved teaching his sons how to work on cars. He enjoyed spending his free time riding his motorcycle.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Christina A.M. (Thompson) Robertson; children, Matthew B. Robertson (Kathy Bien), Stephanie A. Robertson, and Steven H.S. Robertson; grandson, whom he raised, Isaiah J. Robertson; siblings, Sham Robertson, Steve Robertson, Stanley Robertson, Shane Robertson, and Sandy Robertson; and former wife, Maryanne Morrow.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Samuel's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Make a Donation
in Samuel Robertson's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Samuel's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Samuel Robertson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home

275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE

Send Flowers

Mar

10

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home

275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE

Send Flowers