Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Neil V. Robertson

Oct. 16, 1923 - April 26, 2006

 

South Bend Tribune 4/26/2008
SOUTH BEND - Visitation for Neil V. Robertson will be from 11:00 am to noon, Monday in The McGann Hay Funerals/ Cremations/Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23 (enter off Cherry Rd.).

 

Born October 16, 1923 in South Bend, IN, the son of Neil and Helen (nee Davies) Robertson, he passed away April 25, 2008 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, IL. Neil served in the US Army during WWII. He graduated from Harvard University and earned an MBA degree from Northwestern University. In 1954 he married Marcia Frye. They resided in Evanston, IL until their move to St. Charles, IL in 2003. Neil served as President of Davies Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company until the sale of the family owned business in 1973. He was then employed as Business Manager for Charles D. Spencer & Sons until his retirement. Neil enjoyed reading, sailing, and spending time at his summer home in WI. He was active in the 1st Presbyterian Church of Evanston, serving as both a Deacon and Elder. Neil's good nature, intelligence and wonderful sense of humor will be truly missed by his family and friends who loved him.

 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marcia; daughter Connie (James) Meister of St. Charles, IL; son Bruce (Anne) Robertson of Midland, TX; daughter Carolyn (Christopher) Meyer of Indianapolis, IN; and his six grandchildren, Carolyn Meister, John Meister, Craig Meister, Philip Robertson, Elizabeth Robertson, and Carl Meyer. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, brother Davies Robertson, and sister Helen Habicht. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Delnor Health Care Foundation, 300 Randall Road, Geneva, IL 60134 would be appreciated.