Donald E. Robertson Sr., 80, of Freeport, died, Thursday May 29, 2014 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Donald was born on November 26, 1933 in Thomson, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Thrilby (Kauffman) Robertson. Donald married Ruth Gillespie on June 25, 1950. Ruth passed away on November 27, 1987. Donald worked for the Freeport Fire Department for 20 years. He owned and operated Robertson Auto Body. Donald worked as a mechanic at Freeport Fast Freight and was previously employed by Lassandro Beverage Distrubution. He was a member of Embury United Methodist Church and the Freeport Eagles Club. Donald enjoyed watching NASCAR and dirt racing. Surviving are his wife, Mary Robertson of Freeport; three sons, William Jeffrey (Patty) Robertson, Donald E. (Kelly) Robertson Jr. and Terry (Andrea) Robertson all of Freeport; one daughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Schofield of Freeport, brother, Gilbert "Gibby" Robertson Jr. of Thomson; 11 grandchildren, Bradley (Tiffany) Schofield, Tina (William) Lingle, Danny Schofield, Alicia (Brandon) Thomas, Shawn (Christy) Robertson, Kari (Todd) Penticoff, Donald E. (Julie) Robertson III, Matthew Robertson, Stacey (Kyle) Wennerburg, Heidi (Joey) Cross and Jamie (Chris) Parham; also surviving are 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, grandson, Greg; and granddaughter, Carolyn. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Donald's memory. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.
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