John Ellis Leroy Robinson

Born January 14, 1923 to Hugh and Olive Robinson, at Howard Lake, Minnesota. Moved to Rio Linda, California in August 1925. Moved to Sacramento in 1933. Graduated from Sacramento High School in June 1940 and enjoyed attending his 75th class reunion. Proudly served aboard the USS Petrof Bay in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He married Elmerine (Betty Bader), April 2, 1949, his beloved bride of 68 years. They had 3 children: John E., Thomas H., and Tina M. He was proud that all his children obtained a college education and became successful professionals. He worked for PG&E 43 years, from October 11, 1940 to February 01, 1983. Started as a laborer and retired as General Foreman. He was a devoted employee and well-loved boss. He participated in extracurricular activities with PSEA. He loved working on classic cars, puzzles and was an avid walker. He enjoyed helping his wife with her antique shop, shows and sales. Preceded in death by: parents, brother Percy W., sister Marjorie Fielder, sister Ethel Robinson, and brother Harvey A. Survived by: wife Elmerine, son John E. (Kimberly), son Thomas H., daughter Tina M. (Jim Treis), granddaughters Sarah Brandon (Michael), Deanna Robinson and great-granddaughter Ava Erro. Celebration of Life at Sierra View Funeral Chapel at 6201 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA. March 15, 2018. Viewing 10 AM, Service at 11 AMBorn January 14, 1923 to Hugh and Olive Robinson, at Howard Lake, Minnesota. Moved to Rio Linda, California in August 1925. Moved to Sacramento in 1933. Graduated from Sacramento High School in June 1940 and enjoyed attending his 75th class reunion. Proudly served aboard the USS Petrof Bay in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He married Elmerine (Betty Bader), April 2, 1949, his beloved bride of 68 years. They had 3 children: John E., Thomas H., and Tina M. He was proud that all his children obtained a college education and became successful professionals. He worked for PG&E 43 years, from October 11, 1940 to February 01, 1983. Started as a laborer and retired as General Foreman. He was a devoted employee and well-loved boss. He participated in extracurricular activities with PSEA. He loved working on classic cars, puzzles and was an avid walker. He enjoyed helping his wife with her antique shop, shows and sales. Preceded in death by: parents, brother Percy W., sister Marjorie Fielder, sister Ethel Robinson, and brother Harvey A. Survived by: wife Elmerine, son John E. (Kimberly), son Thomas H., daughter Tina M. (Jim Treis), granddaughters Sarah Brandon (Michael), Deanna Robinson and great-granddaughter Ava Erro. Celebration of Life at Sierra View Funeral Chapel at 6201 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA. March 15, 2018. Viewing 10 AM, Service at 11 AM.