Manchester Resident Identified as Roger Anthony Robinson
Iowa Farmer and Military Veteran Roger Robinson Honoured with Military Rites
Roger Anthony Robinson, a farmer and military veteran from Masonville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home in Manchester, Iowa, on August 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on September 1, 1940, on his family farm in Silver Creek, Iowa, Roger was the son of Anthony Thomas and Alice Elizabeth (Shaw) Robinson.
Throughout his life, Roger was a lifelong resident of the area and was deeply connected to farming, as evidenced by his birth on a family farm and his identification as a farmer. His obituary notes his military service, although specific details about his veteran status are not provided in the available sources.
Roger's funeral arrangements were managed by Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa. The visitation took place on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., also at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home.
Roger was a member of the Ryan American Legion and a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan. He served on several boards, including the Zion Lutheran Church Board in West Union, the Delaware County Fair Board, and the Federal Land Bank Board.
Roger farmed near Masonville for many years and enjoyed wintering in Florida. His memorial service was held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ryan, Iowa.
Roger was married to Carol Ann Schroder on August 2, 1964, in West Union. Together, they had two children, son Christopher Robinson and daughter Dr. Hilary Roy. Roger is survived by his wife Carol, son Christopher, daughter Dr. Hilary, grandsons Christopher Michael Roy and Liam Shaun Roy, brother James Robinson, sisters Marilyn Meline and Donna Wolmutt, sisters-in-law Kathy Meyer and Gwen Schroder, and several nieces and nephews.
For those interested in learning more about Roger's military service, farming career, or community involvement, local historical societies or veterans’ associations in Iowa might have more comprehensive records.
