Zack Robertson's Obituary
Zack Robertson 91, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2016 in his own home.
Zack was born on March 18, 1925 in Mason, IL the son of Grover Cleveland and Mable Belva (Mesnard) Robertson. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a very proud WWII veteran, earning the Purple Heart. He was a member of Elks, American Legion of Decatur, and Moose of Decatur. He was the retired owner of Midwest Siding & Windows, which he operated with his son. He enjoyed boating, traveling to Florida, and was an avid Illini Basketball Fan. He married Carolyn Patrick-Cochran on April 15, 2001 in Decatur. They shared fifteen wonderful years together.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Robertson; son, Kim (Jackie) Robertson of Decatur; grandchildren, Mark Allyn Robertson of Decatur; step grandson, Jim (Robyne) Gregory of Macon; step great-grandson, Gary Gregory of Bloomington, IL.; stepsons, Steve (Chris) Cochran of Sierra Vista, AZ, Jim (Donna) Cochran of Decatur; stepdaughters, Mary (Jim) Allen of Decatur, Ann (Tom) Meeker of Muscatine, IA, several step grandchildren, and a host of extended family members.
Zack was preceded in death by is first wife, Martha “Mickey” Robertson, parents, five brothers, three sisters, one step daughter, Dayle Irwin.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. John’s Hospice, Dr. Kola, Dr. Estrada, Dr. Hasnain, Dr. Heim, and all their staff, for their compassionate care they provided to Zack.
Funeral service to celebrate Zack’s life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association.
The family of Zack Robertson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Zack Robertson: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/XS2ZY9RQBG6YHYWY
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