Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Paul Robinson
1939 - 2026
John Robinson Obituary
Iowa City
John Paul Robinson, 87, died March 27, 2026 at Oaknoll Retirement Residence.
Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. A reception will follow the service.
????John was born January 1,1939 in Rhode Island to Paul W. Robinson and Marianne (McCaskey) Robinson. He received his B.S. Degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University and M.S. And Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University. He joined the University of Iowa faculty in 1965. Along with teaching he also served as Associate Dean of Engineering 1992-1997. John was recognized for his work in communication and information theory, computer reliability, and combinatorial searches.
????John married Eileen Manderscheid on August 6, 1960 and they enjoyed over sixty-five years together. He was a runner and won many trophies at area road races. He was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather.
????John is survived by his wife, Eileen Robinson, three sons: Paul (Kim), Mark (Shannon) and Karl (Jennifer); nine grandchildren: Janice, Vincent, Michael, Xavier, Darcy, Jesse, Maxwell, Eliana, and Sophia; two great grandchildren: Amari and Kalix; his brother Ed, and sisters Catherine and Nancy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Frances, sisters Patricia, Joan, Barbara and Elizabeth.
????Honoring his wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Please direct memorial contributions to Iowa City Hospice or CommUnity Crisis Services.
Online condolences at www.lensingfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Robinson
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Robinson's name
Memorial Events
for John Robinson
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
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
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
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 moreWays to honor John Robinson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
