Donald Wayne Robertson's Obituary
Donald W. Robertson, age 75, of Chanute, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home in Chanute, Kansas. Donald was born August 18, 1941 in Chanute, KS the son of Noel Carl and Lena Faye (Johnson) Robertson.
In 1960, Donald married Leona Latta and they later divorced. On June 19, 1986, he married Doris Lindquist in Miami, OK. Doris preceded him in death on September 18, 2016.
Donald was owner/operator of D & D Trucking and retired from the City of Chanute in 2014. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Donald was a hardworker who was very loyal. He was a family man and even assisted in raising his grandkids.
Donald is survived by:
Sons:
Shane McIntosh of Chanute, KS
Daughters:
Marguerite Geiger of Chanute, KS
Jill Gann of Altoona, KS
Michelle Splane of Chanute, KS
Brother:
Jim Forsythe of Hitchcock, TX
Sisters:
Sharon Herrington of Wichita, KS
Ellen Hawkins of Grenola, KS
Sister-in-Law:
Carol and Walter Lowe of Birmingham, AL
11 Grandchildren
22 Great Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Grandchild
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; and son, Walter Robertson, who passed in 2014.
Cremation has been requested.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Christian Church in Chanute, KS on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. A dinner will follow immediately at The Venue On Main at 29 W. Main Street in Chanute, KS. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or St. Patrick Catholic School and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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