Jim Robinson

Jim Robinson

1934 to 2013

Jim Robinson, 79 of Sidney, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died early Sunday morning December 15th at the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care with his wife and family by his side.

The family will greet friends beginning at 1 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 19th at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with a Celebration of Life service to start at 2 p.m. with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home.

Cremation has been held and there is no visitation at the funeral home.

Memorials have been established to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at http://www.holechekfuneralhomes.com

 Prior to a debilitating heart attack in 2007, from which he never fully recovered, Jim led an active and fun filled life with his family and friends.

 James Max Robinson was born Aug. 18, 1934 to Harry and Leola Robinson in Decatur, Ind. He moved to Sidney in 1956 to build the safflower plant (Pfizer) along with his father and uncle. He married Sherri Bauman of Sidney in 1960. They spent their early married life in Florida where he developed his life long love of the ocean and deep sea fishing. They later moved back to Sidney where they raised their family. He worked for Highway Aircraft Corporation and was a key part of the team that built the prototype for the 3 wheeled car, The Fascination. Jim operated his own body shop and radiator repair shop for the remainder of his working years. He was known for his MacGyver like ability to fix anything under any circumstance. He was a member of the Elks Club, Kiwanis and served on the City of Sidney City Council.

 After spending the majority of their lives focused on raising their children, he and Sherri enjoyed an active retirement. They traveled and toured the US, Europe, Costa Rica and Mexico. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, traveling in their motor home, was an avid World War II buff and spent many happy hours at their cabin at Lake McConaughy with their friends and family.

 Jim is survived by his beloved wife Sherri (Bauman) of 53 years, son Brad Robinson of Lincoln, daughters Lisa (Gary) Rimington of Gering, Michelle (Tom) Beeney of Mitchell, Leslie (Dan) Beets of Boise, ID, Wendy Robinson of Omaha, and his sister Joyce Pike of Englewood, Colo. Grandchildren: Nathan, Grant and Kali Rimington; Daniel, Sarah and Rachel Beeney; Sam and Lauren Beets, and Max and Wyatt Sewell.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bill Robinson.

 He will be dearly missed and his family has been blessed with the love of a wonderful man and will cherish his memories forever.

Holechek Funeral Homes and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Robinson family.