Lester E. Robinson

CROMWELL – Lester Edwin Robinson , 94, of Cromwell died on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.  Lester was born on July 20, 1923 to Edwin and Ethel (Johnson) Robinson near Cromwell, IN. One of five children, he was proceeded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothea and Frieda and a brother, Bernard.  He is survived by a sister, Lois Proctor.  A graduate of Cromwell High School in the class of 1941. He married Joyce P. Miller of Cromwell on March 25, 1949, who preceded him in death on August 6, 2017 after 68 years of marriage.

He proudly served in the United States Army during WW II with the 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion in North Africa and Italy, rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant.  He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle at Anzio, Italy in 1944.  A 60 year member of the American Legion, he served on the funeral honor guard into his late 80’s.

Lester was a lifetime member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church, a Past Master of the Cromwell Masonic Lodge, member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine.

He worked for 34 years at the Cromwell Lumber Yard, retiring as manager in 1983.  Joyce and Lester owned a farm, remodeled several houses and loved to take on projects.  I.U. basketball was also a passion for Lester and he seldom missed a televised game. To say they were very active in retirement would be an understatement.  Their work ethic was legendary to all who knew them.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lane & Jo Ann Robinson of Cromwell; a grandson and his wife, Seth Robinson and Dr. Fei Yang of Goshen; a granddaughter and her husband, Afton Robinson and Kevin Darrall of Indianapolis and a great granddaughter, Rei Amelia Robinson of Goshen.

A cremation committal will take place with Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier, IN.  A friends and family memorial service will be held in honor of Lester and Joyce Robinson at a later date, with burial to take place at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Cromwell United Methodist Church – 116 West Orange St. Cromwell, IN 46732.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .