Neil Leroy Robinson

Neil Leroy Robinson, 80, of Scottsbluff, died December 15, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center. His funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Cliff Transmeier officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be held from 1-6 PM on Monday at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to the family. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com

Neil was born May 9, 1936 at Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Herb and Vira Robinson. He received his education in Wessington Springs and was proud to be a member of the undefeated football team. He served his country in the United States Army from January 18, 1955 until his honorable discharge on January 16, 1958. He settled in the Kimball area and met Betty Lou Bauer. They were married on December 15, 1958 and to this union four children were born: Vira, Merna, Edward, and Jason.

Neil worked in the oil fields in the Kimball area, in Tripoli Libya, and Saudi Arabia. He returned home and started his bee keeping business, sold Christmas trees, and started a tree plantation and tree service. He retired three years ago.

Neil was a member of the New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene. He was a hard working man who provided well for his family. He had lots of wisdom that he passed on to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Neil is survived by his wife Betty; children: Vira (Alejandro) Leal, Merna Calderon, and Edward (Mary) Robinson; seven grandchildren: Amanda Cyr (Jesse Dean), Octavio Calderon, Billy (Melissa) Calderon, Jacob Robinson, Ashley (Josh) Stigge, Mathew Robinson, and Zachary Robinson; eight great-grandchildren: Adrian Leonhardt, Kaleb Leonhardt, Natasha Cyr, Jayden Cyr, Jesse Dean, Jr., Michaela Calderon, Kadince Gladson, and Evelyn Stigge; one great-great-grandson Ayden Plasencio; sister Joan (Don) Speck; nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents, son Jason Robinson, granddaughter Alejandra Leal, four brothers, and one sister.