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
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.
Sandy Heraty says
Sending condolences and prayers to my dear cousin Anita and family. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
Deb Szuhai says
OMG! I just saw this about Bob. I am so deeply sorry to hear this as is Jon. Steve and he are up in heaven hugging each other. They aren’t alone now. If there is anything I can do, PLEASE REACH OUT! GOD BLESS!
Dean,Sharon,Pierce says
It was such a pleasure having you as such wonderful neighbors. I will truly miss Bob and his quick witted personality. I enjoyed so many stories with him and learned a few things on the way, Along with lots of laughter.
My dearest Anita, I’m so sorry for your loss if there’s anything I can do to help you through these difficult times please reach out. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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William Larsen says
Anita, it was a surprise to hear of Bob’s passing. You know I was kidding when I would give him a tough time because he was a former Marine, I always enjoyed His company at the Tuesday breakfast, and he will be missed especially by me as the Navy and Marines are part of the same department, and I also worked for Polymer for a short time.
So, I wish Bob a Navy and Marine goodbye “Farwell and Following Seas”.
Bill, MMC, USN/USNR (RETIRED)
Mike Iwon says
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob would bring in samples to QA for testing. He always had a smile on his face and was a funny guy. May all of your cherished memories bring some happiness during these times.