Norman Eugene (Gene) Robinson

Norman Eugene ‘Gene’ Robinson, 84, of Hayden Idaho passed away on January 30, 2024. 

He was born September 15, 1939, in Haypress, and grew up in Carrollton. After graduating from Carrollton 

High school, in 1957, he enlisted in the navy and was posted to Japan. Three years later he returned to Illinois to study electronics at DeVry in Chicago.

On April 29, 1962 he married Sharlyn Frazier, in the Greenfield United Methodist Church.  The first couple, to be married in the rebuilt Greenfield UMC, were blessed with 61 adventure filled years, that took them to California, Washington DC, Northern Idaho, Canada and Poland. 

Starting as a lineman, Gene built a career in the Telecom industry. In the 1980's he began traveling to build and install independent telephone projects, first domestically, then internationally.   Post-retirement he continued working, driving an airport shuttle then working as a security guard until the age of 80.  His favorite posting was the several years providing security at the Buck Knives company.

He enjoyed riding snowmobiles and motorcycles, and reading history, westerns and thrillers. However, his favorite way to unwind was to launch his boat near sunrise, and spend time on a lake harassing the crappie.  

He was preceded in death by his mother Prudence Long Robinson and brother William Robinson.
He is survived by his wife Sharry; daughter Stephanie Robinson and granddaughter Tara Hobson of Virginia, sister-in law Kathy Robinson of Meredosia, sister-in-law Eleise (Bill)Walker of Greenfield, sister Lois (Richard) Portwood of Carrollton, brother John (Celeste) Robinson of California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

A visitation will be held from 12:30 -1:30pm at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home on Saturday June 22. A funeral service will be at 1:30 and private burial will follow at Hickory Grove cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place at St. Michael’s Hall in Greenfield after services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenfield Revitalization Project. Please leave a memory or condolence at shields-bishopfh.com

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