George E. Robeson, 82 of Oregon, Ohio passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. George was born in Toledo on March 22, 1932 to Ray and Evelyn (McNair) Robeson. He was a United States National Guard Veteran serving from 1952 to 1953. George also known as Robo Cop to many, began his law enforcement career in 1957 with the Lucas County Sheriff Department, when he became a Deputy Sheriff. From 1969 until his retirement in 1981 was a Police Officer for the Oregon Police Department. He was also on the Oregon Volunteer Fire Department. George was a current member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene and a past 50 year member of the First Baptist Church of Oregon. After his retirement, George became actively involved with the Oregon Senior Center serving as a board member and past president. He was also past vice president of the Toledo Police Retirement Association. George enjoyed spending his winters along with his wife in Bonita Springs, Florida where they were active involving themselves with many groups.
Surviving are his children. Kathy, Edward and Doreen Robeson; grandchildren Nicole (Ken) Fouty, Barbie (Andrew) Shepherd, Joseph Robeson; great-grandchildren, Kenny, Eddie, Andy, Bethannie Fouty, Lucy and Evan Shepherd, Marlee and Annabelle Robeson; siblings, Gladys Jennings, Blanche Murray, Don Robeson. George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, L. Ruth Robeson; brother, Harold Robeson.
Visitation will be held at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon, Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon on Tuesday from 4-8 pm and Wednesday from 12 noon to 8 pm. His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am. in Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, 5650 Starr Ext., Oregon where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to Hope Community Church of the Nazarene.
BINGO!