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Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gerald “Skip” Dewayne Robison passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at his home in River Falls, Wisconsin with his wife, Paula, by his side. He was 80 years old. Skip was born on September 25, 1944, in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Donald and Alice Robison. He graduated from Altoona High School earning a full scholarship to Penn State University, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
After college, he worked for Westinghouse Research and then Hunter Hygiene Architectural.
Additionally, he worked for Packard Electric focusing on machine vision quality control. Finally, he retired from the Newton Falls, Ohio Water Department as a plant operator.
He married Paula Brittain of Newton Falls, Ohio in February of 1989. They lived together in Newton Falls until moving to Edmond, Oklahoma in 2016. In 2022, they moved to their current home in River Falls.
Skip was an active member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Edmond where he sang in two separate choirs. He was also an active participant in his local HOA where he organized and supervised multiple projects improving their community.
A true jack of all trades and master of many, Skip’s hobbies were too numerous to count. However, some of his favorites included landscaping, woodworking, finish carpentry, guitar, singing, sound engineering and baking. True to his giving nature, he volunteered much of his time and many of his talents helping friends, neighbors and strangers in the community.
Skip will be dearly missed by his wife, Paula Robison; daughter, Tiffany (Doug) Horstmanshof; son, Travis (Carrie) Brittain; six grandchildren Sarah, David and Andrew Horstmanshof, and Matthew, Adelyn and Jacob Brittain; and brother, Jeffrey (Judy) Robison.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Alice Robison.
A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:00PM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (805 E Division Street River Falls WI) with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment was be in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
Click here to watch the recording of Skip’s service.
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So sorry to hear of his death. Take care Paula.
We will miss you Skip
I am so sorry for your loss.
We were devastated to hear that Skip had passed away. Our hearts go out to Paula, Tiffany & family, Travis & family. Skip is at peace & we will see him again. All our love to Paula & the family.
Skip was my cousin. The last time I saw him was when we were both children, and his family came to Harrisburg for a visit. His mom was my mother’s sister. My condolences to the family.
Paula – our thoughts are with you & your family. Skip was such a wonderful person.
People pass, but memories never die. And I am so very thankful to have such wonderful memories of Skip, even though our paths’ crossing was short. To have known such a gift to this world is an honor indeed, and he remains as alive as ever in my heart and mind. Brilliant. Creative. A servant and a comfort… I praise God for his life and my chance to enjoy even a small part. Tonight we raise a toast to Skip’s life, and prayers of consolation and joy for those he leaves behind.
For now.
We’ll see you again, Skip!
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