Paul "Richard" Robinson Jr.

OBITUARY Paul Richard Robinson Jr., known to most as Richard, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of St. Clair, MO, departed this life in Phoenix on April 30, 2025, having reached the age of ninety-two years, one month and twenty-nine days. Richard was born in Fredericktown, MO on March 1, 1933, son of Paul Richard Robinson Sr. and Lois Ailene Robinson nee Campbell. On August 26, 1951 he was united in marriage to Leona Mae Busse, known to all as Midge, and two sons came to bless this union. Richard is survived by his sons, Richard Lee Robinson of Las Vegas, NV and Dennis Robinson and wife, Amy, of Las Vegas; by one sister-in-law, Helen Mullis and husband, Fred, of Beaufort, MO; by his sisters-in-law, Joanne Busse of St. Clair and Helen Busse of St. Clair; by his grandchildren, Marion Hazelwood of Lake Oswego, OR, Richard Robert Robinson and wife, Emily, of Las Vegas, NV, Michael Robinson and wife, Marie, of Ketchikan, AK and Zachary Robinson of Las Vegas NV; by his great-grandchildren, Robin Todd of Ketchikan, AK, Moss Schlosser of Lake Oswego, OR, Richard Joseph Robinson, known to all as Ricky, of Las Vegas, NV and Robert Louis Robinson of Las Vegas, NV; by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Midge Robinson, parents Paul and Lois Robinson; by one sister-in-law, Eleanor Peraza; and by his brothers-in -law, Robert, known to all as Hoke, Albert, Thomas, Harry, Irvin, Richard, known to all as Dick, and Kenneth Busse. Richard was a Christian, having been raised in the Baptist faith as a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and believing in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He worked for Keith Riggs Plumbing, Valley National Bank of Arizona, and Bayless Grocery Stores during his career, having achieved the positions of journeyman plumber, assistant bank branch manager, and assistant store manager, respectively. Richard was an accomplished musician, having played music professionally with many famous country and western artists over the years. Most recently he enjoyed playing music with friends and family in and around St. Clair, MO. He had several favorite activities including playing his guitars, fishing, hunting, traveling, camping, and writing and recording songs. By far, the most important thing to him was family starting with a 70 ½ year marriage to his wife, raising his sons, and spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. More than anything he wanted his immediate and extended family to do well and be happy from having harmonious relationships full of love, passion and respect. One of his most endearing attributes was his heartfelt love of family, friends and neighbors, often resulting in quietly helping people when they were down on their luck or emotionally discouraged. A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, June 13, 2025 and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Saturday, June 14, 2025 with the funeral services following at 10:00 AM, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Dick Hinson officiating. Interment will be in Anaconda Community Cemetery in St. Clair. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Paul "Richard" Robinson Jr.

March 1, 1933 - April 30, 2025