Dennis Robinson

Dennis Howard Robinson, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:14 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to: Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, St. Patrick Grade School, or St. Teresa High School.Dennis was born July 22, 1941, in Clinton, IL, the son of Howard Robinson and Muriel V. Placek. He married Kathleen T. Bell on May 29, 1985 in Decatur.Dennis was a member of St. James and St. Patrick Catholic Church, and a former member of Knights of Columbus. He volunteered at St. Patrick and St. Teresa Catholic schools.Dennis was a laborer for Boilermakers Local Union #159, was employed as a welder at Kopetz, and a maintenance worker at St. Teresa. He also worked for ServPro and Midstate Siding and Windows. Dennis enjoyed fishing, gardening, carpentry, reading, bird watching, metal working and welding, cooking and going to gun and knife shows. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.Surviving are his wife, together 41 years and married 30, Kathleen of Decatur; daughter: Kara C. Robinson of St. Louis, MO, sons: Casey D. Robinson of Columbus, IN and Darin Robinson; grandchildren: Rachellyn Robinson of CA, and Rebecca “Becky” Robinson of LaPlace, IL; great-grandchildren: Tristen, Taylor, Asa, Richia, Rickey Jr and Teleia: half sister: Roxanne; cousin: Ron Davis and wife Carolyn of Decatur, IL; aunt: Norma Poole of Green Valley, AZ; and beloved dog Bella.Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Marian Robinson and son Derek. "
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