M. John Robbins

Galena, Illinois

M. John Robbins, 91, of Galena, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., October 17, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held before mass, at the church, from 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

John was born on November 10, 1932, in Seymour Township, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Emma (Rowe) Robbins. He was united in marriage to Marie Holt on August 25, 1956, at St. Rose Church in Cuba City. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2022.

John was a graduate of Cuba City High School in 1950. He worked in large scale computer management at Univac, also known as Unisys, where he worked for over 35 years. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955. In his leisure, John found solace in fishing, gardening, and solving crossword and picture puzzles.

John is survived by his children, Jeff (Rachel) Robbins, Cuba City, WI, and Julie (Brad) Huber, Brooklyn Park, MN, and a granddaughter, Katelyn Huber.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gordon Robbins; and a sister, Hilma Purnhage.

Memorials may be sent to the funeral home in John’s name at 123 N Jackson St, Cuba City, Wisconsin 53807.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Croix Hospice for their care of John.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseymcnett.com.