Edith M. Robinson, age 87, passed away peacefully at her residence while holding her loving husband’s hand on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Born in Waukegan, IL on October 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Esther (Cordell) Bahling.
On May 26, 1962, Edith was united in marriage to Joseph Robinson Sr.
She was employed as a School Bus Driver for Jelco Wisconsin, Inc subsidiary of Laidlaw Transit, Inc., until her retirement in 2007.
Edith was a member of Journey Church in Kenosha, WI. In addition, she was a member of the Red Hat Society of Kenosha and the Queen Bee’s of Zion, Encore Group and The Well Women’s Group at Journey Church.
Edith was passionate about fostering 47 children over 20 years. She was actively involved in ministry work with her husband while in Texas. She enjoyed bowling with her group at Guttormsen, traveling to the Holy Land, cruises, and spending leisure time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph of 62 years; her children, Marilyn Johnson-Ceminara, Bobby Joe Johnson, Joseph (Laure) Robinson Jr., and Kathy Robinson; her grandchildren, Cherish Croft, Zachary Robinson, Bobby Johnson Jr., Ryan (Angie) Robinson, Angela Johnson, Samantha (Sean) Thomas, Christopher Johnson, and Shayla Johnson; her 6 great grandchildren with one on the way; and her siblings, Edwin Bahling, Mary Hamrick and Betty Woith.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents and her younger brother.
Funeral services honoring Edith’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Piasecki Funeral Home. A visitation for Edith will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Hospice Alliance, Inc, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 https://www.hospicealliance.org/ or to Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, 3720 N 124th St O, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 https://assew.org/ are appreciated by the family.
Service Date March 23, 2024
SERVICE LOCATION Piasecki Funeral Home
Funeral services honoring Edith’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Piasecki Funeral Home.
A visitation for Edith will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Hospice Alliance, Inc, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 https://www.hospicealliance.org/ or to Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, 3720 N 124th St O, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 https://assew.org/ are appreciated by the family.
