Delbert “Del” Charles Robertson of Warrenton, MO, passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,Joan Robertson; his parents, Charles and Mabel Robertson; his siblings, Edward Robertson, Harold (Delores) Robertson, Carol Robertson, and Elizabeth (Paul) King; his father-in-law Lloyd Wideman, mother-in-law, Kathry Wideman; and his brother-in-law, Warren Wideman and sister-in-law, Kathy Otte.
Del is survived by his children, Delanna (Walter Jr.) Branson of Warrenton, MO, and Carla Robertson of Warrenton, MO; his grandchildren, Chip (Maddie) Branson of Warrenton, MO, Katlyn Branson of Warrenton, MO, and McKenzie Branson of Warrenton, MO; his brother-in-law, Jerry Otte of Lake St. Louis, MO; his great-aunt, Jean Hawkins; his cousin, Janet Davis; the daughter of his heart, Kate Zust and her family; Del was also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces, and nephews.
Also surviving are his medical family of his heart that worked so hard to allow him to stay at home with his family: The May Center Adult Daycare of Bridgeton, MO, Warren County ambulance district, St. Joe West Hospital, Dr. Gary Gray and staff at WingHaven Internal Medicine, Dr. Kevin Weikart, Dr. Howard Goldberg and staff, Dr. Stephanie Sandberg, Dr. Mark Vogel and staff, Dr. J. Matthew Conoyer and staff, Christine Welch (PT), Ricky Kern (PT), and the SSM Day Institutes in Warrenton and Bridgeton.
Del proudly and honorably served in the U.S Navy. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. Del was also the recipient of the Warren County Friends of 4-H Award. No matter what obstacle that was given to him, Del fought through it all. In 2012, he was the recipient of the SSM Spirit of Healing Award.
Del was known as a “Hot Mess”. He the world’s biggest jokester and enjoyed being able to make anyone smile or laugh. During the holidays, Del would dress up as Santa Claus to spread cheer around. He was a combination of stubbornness, sweetness, joy, kindness, mischief, and was the epitome of service and appreciation for those around him.
Family meant everything to Del, especially his grandchildren who he truly supported and adored. Del will be missed by many, but will never be forgotten.
Given the spirit of giving, the memorial request may be made to the organization's cloth to his family, the Scenic Regional Library of Warren County (Care of Delbert Robertson Memorial Fund)-- 251 Union Plaza Drive, Union, MO 63084 and The Warren County Extension-4-H—107 West Walton, Warrenton, MO 63383.
The family invites you to join them at their graveside service that will be held at St. Charles Memorial Gardens for a safe and socially distanced service. Guests are invited to stand outside of their vehicles or inside their vehicles where they can listen to the service through an FM Radio Transmitter. There will be staff and signs to guide you accordingly.
