Robert S. Atkinson, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

Robert was born on February 5, 1939 to Alexander and Virginia (nee: Foster) Atkinson in Racine, WI.  After graduating from Horlick High School, he proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. He also joined the Air Force Reserve from 1976 to 1996 retiring as Master Sargent. In 1999 he retired from SC Johnson Company after 38 years of working, mainly in the polymer department.

Robert had a love of music, science fiction, airplanes, photography, and was a true Wisconsin fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks. He loved motorcycles and toured the USA on his BMW. He was quick-witted, kind, thoughtful, adventurous and respected all others. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Anita; their children, Aileen Brown, Kevin (Meredith) Atkinson, and Lee Ann (Robert) Davison; grandchildren, Joe Ponto, Sadie Brown (Matt Wastlick), Mercie Brown (Griffin Kramer), Lyle Atkinson, Rita and Burns Davison; great-grandchildren, Myles and Liam Wastlick; sister, Barbara Borroughs of Arbor Vitae, WI; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Virginia; and by his son-in-law, John Brown.

Service Details

Services celebrating Robert's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:00PM with Deacon Eloy Contreras as officiant. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 11:00AM until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert's name can be made to the bow foundation at GNAO1.org