Bryce Robinson 1942-2024

Bryce Conrad Robinson, 82, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, after a brief illness.

Bryce was born March 7, 1942 in Holton, the son of George and Mary Yoder Robinson, and grew up on a farm near Soldier. Bryce married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne Elaine Gilliland, on Aug. 24, 1963, at United Methodist Church in Holton.

After graduating from Holton High School in 1960, Bryce attended The University of Kansas, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation in 1965, he and Jeanne moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he began his 33-year career with John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, retiring as manager of field test site operations. Bryce was a member of St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church for 60 years, where he served on Trustees and other committees throughout the years.

Bryce demonstrated a quiet strength with how he approached life’s challenges. He was always ready to help his children and grandchildren, and so often heard the words “Dad will fix it,” and he always did. After designing and helping to build the family home, it is still the anchor for all family gatherings. Bryce loved nature and taught his family to enjoy the outdoors. Bryce and Jeanne enjoyed traveling, and New England in the fall was their favorite place to head.

Bryce was a true Jayhawk who was especially happy when basketball season arrived. Rock Chalk! He also followed the Kansas City Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers and Caitlin Clark’s remarkable career. However, most of all, he loved watching his children’s and grandchildren’s games, whatever the sport.

Bryce is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jeanne, and four children, Cameron of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Kellan (Bob) of Milwaukee, Wisc., Blake (Stacy) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Megan (Jake) Witt of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and seven precious grandchildren, Remy Schoepp (Hunter) of LaCrosse, Wisc., Paige Robinson of Monona, Wisc., Natalie, Caroline and Everett Witt, all of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Aubrey and Luke Robinson of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and sisters Jean Robinson and Lucy Schmidt of Hays and Gerri (Mike) Carlisle of Lawrence; and a brother-in-law, Larry Bowser, of Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Robinson; sisters Ann Tregellas and Alice Bowser; and a brother-in-law, Dennis Schmidt.

Private family services are being planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. Timothys United Methodist Church, 3220 Terrace Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613; or to the Friends of Hartman Reserve Endowment Fund at the following website: www.cfneia.org/giving/find-a-fund/70

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