William “Bill” R. Robertson, 98, of Greenfield, WI, and formerly of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.
He was born Oct. 29, 1916, in LaPorte to Edward and Anna (Rachor) Robertson and lived here most of his life. He moved to Greenfield, WI, in 2009 to live near his daughter and her family.
William retired in 1975 from Allis-Chalmers as an administrative assistant. From the ages of 69 to 90, William worked for the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum in several capacities, including three years as curator. He was given the Historian of the Year Award by the LaPorte County Historical Society in 2000.
Bill will be missed and remembered for his many wonderful qualities, especially his kindness and contagious smile. He was a well-loved man.
On Nov. 28, 1936, in LaPorte, he married Gladys Bartelt Cook, who preceded him in death Nov. 15, 1989.
William was also preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Sister M. Kevin Robertson, OSF, Lucia Magnuson and Kathryn Sandy; two brothers, Lawrence and Charles Robertson; and great-grandson, Peter Robertson.
William is survived by one daughter, Ellen (Michael) Malloy of Milwaukee, WI; one son, Robert Robertson of Houston, TX; four grandchildren, Kevin (Dawn) Robertson of Topeka, KS, Christine Baatrup of Peabody, KS, Shannon Taylor of Mustang, OK, and James William (Christine) Malloy of Shorewood, WI; nine great-grandchildren, Kevin, Patience, Zachary, Shannon, Paul, Johnathan, Christopher, Megan, and Molly, and one on the way; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and longtime best friend Sam Roberts of Warren, IN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at St. Peter Catholic Church, LaPorte, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will follow the Mass at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., STE 1, LaPorte, IN 46350.
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