Racine – John Franklin Robson; age 77; passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

John was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on January 16, 1938 to the late William Lester and Margaret (nee: Silrum) Robson. On May 30, 1964 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Ruth I. (nee: Schmeling).

A man of tremendous patriotism, John faithfully served our Country with the United States Navy from 1956-1960; with the United States Army from 1982-1985; and retired from the Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant after 24 years of service. John also worked for the United States Government as a civil service unit administrator for over 35 years.

Among his interests, John enjoyed bowling, reading and hunting. Above all, he loved and cherished being in the surroundings of his entire family.

Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, Ruth; their son, Chris (Jennifer) Robson; grandchildren, Benjamin and Abigail Robson; brother, Richard (Lorie) Robson; sisters, Shirley (Dave) Kusick and Carol (Al) Jurs; brother-in-law, David Guttormson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Diana Guttormson; and brother-in-law, Herbert Schmeling.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home Monday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.  Private interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

A special note of thanks to Dr. John Byrne at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints for all of your compassionate care and support given during this past week.