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Joshua Robinson Obituary
Services will be Tuesday August 16, 2011, 2 p.m., at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings.
Visitation will be Monday August 15, 2011, 4-8 p.m., at the funeral home and 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the church on Tuesday. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1225 North Elm Ave., Hastings is in charge of arrangements.
Joshua was born on October 28, 1981 in Hastings, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital to Steven A. and Misi Lea (Meyer) Robinson of Nelson.
Survivors include his wife of Rhonda Robinson of Bennington and sons, Kodiak and Wyatt Robinson both of Bennington; mother and step-father, Misi (Robinson) Moser and Jim Moser, Honolulu, Hawaii; father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Ruth Zaruba of Bennington; grandparents: Eileen Robinson of Hastings, Dorothy Moser of Manhattan, Kan.; and grandmother-in-law, Rita Zaruba of Fullerton; sisters and families: Angela S. and Allen Johnson and , Dylan, Adam and Abby of Nowata, Okla., Stacy L. and Blake Horst of Vass, N.C.: step sisters and families: Julie and JR Streff and Taylor and Jenna of Topeka, Kan.; Tami and Carl Ellett of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Joshua was preceded in death by his father, Steven A. Robinson.
Other survivors include: Nephew Andy Hard of Oakhurst, Calif., niece, Shonnie Hard of Oakhurst, Calif., Shannon and Brett Wilson and Riley and Kennedy of San Diego, Calif.; Monica and Mark Pardue and Stephanie and Samantha of Oakhurst, Calif.; Stephanie and Patrick Engelkins and Pierce, Mac Kinzie and Sydney of Colorado Springs, Col.; and Toni Benson and Adley and Aiden of Colorado Springs, Col.
Sisters-in-law and families: Rachel and Patrick Michael and LeaAnn and Brandon of Omaha; Renae Zaruba of Omaha; Regina and Josh Lewis and Savannah and Lakyn of Hastings. Uncles and spouses: Greg and Coleen Meyer. Beatrice; Craig and Sheri Meyer, Grand Island; and Scott and Dawn Robinson of Hastings. Aunts and spouses: Susi Rinker, Hastings; Linda Robinson of Nashville, Tenn., and Anne and Barry Anderson of New Castle, Col. Also, numerous cousins, extended family and friends
Josh grew up in the Nelson/Oak, Nebraska area until he was 9. The family moved to Aurora, Colo. area for 10 years. Josh graduated from Overland High School in 2000. The family moved back to La Vista, Nebraska in 2000. Josh attended Metro College for 2 years. Josh met Rhonda Zaruba a 1994 Bennington High School graduate and they were married in November of 2004. Josh and Rhonda have two sons, Kodiak age 5 and Wyatt age 4.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Al Robinson, Harlan and Kathryne Meyer and Glen Moser; step sister, Shonnie Hard; and uncles, Leonard Robinson and David Robinson.
Memorials may be given to the Robinson Family Fund (Sgt. Joshua Robinson) at any Wells Fargo Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Robinson
May 30, 2017
Mimi Dickey
May 29, 2017
My daughters softball teammates each wore a jersey in remembrance of a fallen Nebraska Veteran. She had Joshua's name and played awesome in his memory.. We want to thank Joshua for his service and will continue to pray for him.
Lynne Neibert
July 1, 2013
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Steve Cooper
January 22, 2013
To the family of Sgt. Joshua "Robbie" Robinson. At a recent event in Nevada I made a donation to an organization raising funds to outfit U.S. law enforcement SWAT sniper programs. In turn they gave me a bracelet with Josh's name, rank, and KIA information inscribed. I will wear it with pride knowing your son, brother and family member fought to protect my family. I wish you only fond memories of a true American hero.
Angi Robinson-Johnson
September 27, 2012
I miss you every day, baby brother. Please, rest in peace...
Micaela
September 13, 2012
Rhonda, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys. Thank you Josh for your service to our country.
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2012
To the family of Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson:
Joshua gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
May 25, 2012
Miss you! Your two sons are amazing kids. Love them dearly
Brian Phaneuf
September 5, 2011
I have only recently heard the news, and was hoping it was wrong...
Josh, it was a pleasure to have shared time with you and I can only wish it had been longer. My heartfelt condolences to the family, your wife, and your children. May you never know sorrow again.
Cindy Huntsman
August 25, 2011
So very sorry for your loss...please accept my heartfelt thanks for Joshuas service to his country...he is a true hero!
Brandis Meeks
August 22, 2011
Class of 2000 Overland High School! Wow, not too long ago we were taking classes and graduating together... Mrs. Robinson I'm truly sorry for your loss. I only knew Josh from High School, he was a great kid back then... May God watch over and bless you and your children.
Marcella Leybold
August 21, 2011
Please accept my heartfelt condolence's for the loss of your loved one and please accept my gratitude for his service to our country.
Nichole Gonzales Chavez
August 19, 2011
Sgt. Joshua James Robinson and his family has been in our prayers since we met his wonderful sister Stacy in Delaware. He was a brave
Warrior and hero for our country and will forever be remembered. Our family is honored to have met his sister and honored that my brother, Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr. served beside him and bravely fought with him to the end. Much love to the family.
Love,
Nichole Gonzales-Chavez (Sister)
and Adan and Yolanda Gonzales (Parents)
Family of Sgt. Adan Gonzales Jr.
KIA August 07, 2011
Helmland, Afghanistan
Obrien/Ziemba Family
August 19, 2011
Family of Fellow Marine Sgt. Joshua Robinson,
No words can express our sorrow for the loss of your Marine. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. May the Lord hold you in the comfort of his arms and give you and yours strength and solace. During this difficult time please know that we are a family, a family of proud Moms, Dads and friends. Our Marines are men and women that hold a special place in Gods grace. As you lay your Marine to rest know that he is a true American hero and will never be forgotten…. Today and days to follow many heartfelt prayers go out to you and your loved ones. Know that the memories you hold will keep him ever so near to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy’s,
USMC-Iraq Vet. Rory P. O’Brien & Ziemba Family
Proud member Marine Moms Online,
An Internet support group for the loved ones of United States Marines
Jodi Essink
August 18, 2011
Our sympathy to the entire family. I went to school with Angie and did not know Josh...but he is a hero and I'm proud to know his family. Blessings to his wife and boys..may they continue to learn and know their dad through the help of their extended family.
Jodi(Troudt)& David Essink
August 17, 2011
Dear Robinson family,
Our family grieves the loss of Joshua. A Hero. He will not be forgotten. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
(parents of a U.S Marine)
Parkhurst Family
August 16, 2011
Dear Robinson Family,
I am sorry to hear the loss of Josh. My family and I knew Josh when he was stationed at Bridgeport Ca,. Josh was a great marine, awesome husband and an amazing father. Josh paid the the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, for MY FREEDOM, and i thank him for that. I will always be for ever grateful for what he did for this country. If you guys need anything w are hear for you...
James and Ranae Murphy
August 16, 2011
You will be missed. But you will not be forgotten. I will see you anytime I see or hear your boys. They have your energy and love of life. They are so sweet and positive. Those of us who knew you will be sure to help them remember you. We will be there for Rhonda, Kody, and Wyatt.
Parkhurst Family
August 16, 2011
Dear Robinson Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Josh. I knew Josh from Bridgeport Cali. And so did my father and mother. Josh was a great marine, awesome husband and amazing father. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. FOR MY FREEDOM and i am for ever grateful for that. I am once again sorry to here for the loss of him. If you need any thing lets us know.
August 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of a great man and hero. May the wonderful memories of Joshua and pride in his service to his country give you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Semper Fi.
Sincerely, Lori Weed Skarka, Kearney NE
Mother of USMC LT Kellen Skarka
Camp Pendleton
Chris & Pam Yunker
August 16, 2011
Dear Robinson Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Joshua. From all that I have heard & read, he was really an amazing man. He will be missed by so many. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I am Sheri Meyer's step-daughter.
Kym Wallingford
August 15, 2011
My prayers go out to all of you from our Marine family to yours. While we all live with the same fear and anticipation, we also live with the same pride that someone we love so much is willing to do so much for us. Your Marine families support you and thank you. Semper Fi.
Delbert and Jill Weiser
August 15, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt. Joshua James Robinson. Our thoughts and continued prayers are with you at this very difficult and emotional time. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice given by James for his country. May God bless you and keep you lifted with the memories of this true American hero.
Mike Epp
August 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest
condolences for the loss of
your loved one and a true American Hero Joshua James Robinson,
and please accept my families sincerest gratitude for
his service to our country.
Sharene Maske
August 15, 2011
I am deeply sorry for your lost. My Marine Son returned from Sangin earlier this year. Your family will be in our prayers.
Renee Owens
August 14, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi SGT Robinson.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, OIF
Aimee Allenback
August 14, 2011
There is nothing else to say except that your son is a hero, and I don't sure that term lightly. Prayers forever.
Adam Jimenez
August 14, 2011
Thank you Joshua for serving me, my family, this country and the world. You and others like you have faithfully held back the demonic hordes which threaten the entire world.
I pray the good Lord will watch over your family, friends and comrades. May they look to Him for strength in this time of trouble. God bless you.
-Semper Fi-
Sylvia Kronenwetter
August 12, 2011
Please accept my deepest
condolences for the loss of
your loved one and Hero Joshua,
and my sincerest gratitude for
his service.
God Bless you Sgt. Joshua J.
Robinson...you will not be forgotten.
Lori Elbert
August 11, 2011
Mrs Robinson,
I knew your husband while stationed in bridgeport. I work at the px where i meet all our marines. It was an honor to know Josh. He talked about getting home to the family when he was out in the field a lot. He could not wait to get there- Home. I always told him to be safe. When he drove home. This is such a loss and i wish i could be there to help hold you and the boys.God will have to do since i can not be there. I can not make any words to make it better, I can say that he will always be looking over all of you. I am honored to have known Josh.
Tampa Area Marine Parents Association
August 11, 2011
At such a time,
There isn’t much that anyone can say,
But many thoughts & prayers go out to you
in sympathy today.
He served and died as a true hero and will
never be forgotten.
“He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today
that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace
my Brothers, you have not been forgotten. (W. Shakespeare)
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” - Thucydides
The greatest tragedy is being forgotten.
Cyd Deathe
August 11, 2011
Your Hero and your family
have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our family is forever grateful
for the service and job
that has been done in order to
keep us safe in our homeland.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all
and hold you close throughout
this very difficult time.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers
PMM of wounded warrior Veteran Adam, USMC
Mike Adkins
August 11, 2011
Misi, Rhonda, and the Boys.......
Your Son, Husband, and Father was a great man. He and I attended the School of Infantry together at Camp Pendleton back in 2004. We spent quite a bit of time together during those few months, and even later because we were stationed very close to each other. He was a model Marine. Take pride in that, that you both raised and married one of the finest to walk this earth.
Boys,
Your Father was an outstanding Marine. He epitomized the "Marine" aura with his Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Be Proud of him,be proud of what he accomplished, and most of all carry on his Legacy. That's what he would want you to do.
To all of you: I offer my deepest sorrows for this time in your life. No words I can say will make things better, but just know this. Josh was made to do what he was doing, and he loved every minute of it.
Till I see you in Heaven Brother.
Sgt Mike Adkins(ret)
1/5 WPNS CO
2004-2007
Heaven - Jesus
D J Sims
August 11, 2011
To the Family of
Sgt. Joshua J. Robinson
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
Gloria Foster
August 11, 2011
I just want to let you know how saddened I am by the loss of Sgt. Robinson. Although I never met him, just knowing that one of our heroes has fallen causes me to feel the loss also. We are grateful for men like him and all that he sacrificed for us in the service of his country.
This must be such a difficult time for you, and I pray you will receive the peace and Grace that you need to see you through it.
God be with you and your family.
August 11, 2011
My name is Sandy Papageorge and my son is Cpl. Nicholas Rinchiuso, currently serving in the 1/5. Madison Jefferson is also a family friend. We remember vividly your boys playing football at our beach party in March. We are so very sorry for your great loss. What I want you to know is that your husband is a hero and this family will never forget the sacrifice he and your entire family has made on our behalf. I pray God grant you and your family strength to get through the days ahead. God Bless You.
Sandy Papageorge, Indianapolis, Indiana
Sharon Robino-West
August 11, 2011
Sgt. Robinson paid the ultimate sacrifice. we will never forget. Semper fi.
Robert & Betty Marine
August 11, 2011
No words can ease your pain, I can tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Our condolences to you and your family at this time.
Semper Fi
MacDaniel
August 11, 2011
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Joshua will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Debbie Nagy
August 10, 2011
I wish that there was something I could say that would ease your pain. I can only let you know the pain I feel in my heart for you. I am sorry that I never got a chance to personally know Joshua but he will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will also keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Thank you for raising such a fine young man, a wonderful Marine and a true HERO.
Curt Allen
August 10, 2011
My deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Stash, attched to Chapt.E, NY VNV/LV MC
Don Elseroad
August 10, 2011
In recognition of Sergeant Joshua J. Robinson's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD as well as the members of the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
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