George Robocon

On January 22nd, 2022, George Robocon of Athabasca passed away at age 92.

George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Lucille Barrett, their four children: Lois Marlane Robocon (Garth Schmidtke) of Athabasca, Janice Mae Robocon of Athabasca, Kendall George Robocon (Rhonda) of Athabasca, Jarret Dean Robocon (Nattolie Chilton) of Athabasca, 13 Grandchildren: Mandy Louise Gamble (Scott), Kirt Daniel Hodge (Laura), Kevin George Schmelzle (Lauren), Andrea Janice Bowman (Wade), Meggan Lois Franks (Houston), Janelle Norma Burritt (Barry), Kyle Dennis Hodge (Shelby), Bonnie Nicole van Kessel (Daniel), Ryland James Robocon (Chelsea), Danielle Rae Balay (Gregory), Brett John Robocon, Zoey Mae Robocon, Gracelynn Abigale Wagner, and 14 great-grandchildren: Rayne, Jared and Melia Gamble, Huxley and Beckham Hodge, Kaine and Belle Schmelzle, Aiden and Ethan Bowman, Madison and Patrick Franks, Jesse and Jayne Burritt, Scarlett and Remington Hodge, Vance and Ayla van Kessel, Atlas and Iliya Balay. George is also survived by his sister, Julie Nazaruk.

George is predeceased by his parents: Thomas Robocon and Josephine (Josefa Wolosz); stepfather, John Brud; brother, Frank Robocon, as well as additional close family.

George’s love for family and the family farm were high priorities in George’s life. In 2013, George suffered a life-threatening heart attack, which resulted in a quadruple bypass heart surgery. Following the surgery, George continued to fuel machinery and monitor farm progress. In 2019, while he was fuelling a tractor, George fell and suffered a brain bleed. It was his second surgery and a turning point in his health. Following surgery, George continued to mow the multiple acre lawn at his and Norma’s residence, but his assistance on the farm moved to daily crop inspections.

In the summer of 2021, George’s health began to decline, and for the next six months, he courageously battled a weakening heart. On January 22, 2022, George passed away peacefully at the Athabasca Hospital with his grandson at his side.

George was a strong and gentle man with keen business and critical thinking skills. He loved the outdoors and travelling, and for years, he reminisced about his favorite vacation destination, which was Hawaii. He will be deeply missed on the farm, at the lake, and by the campfire with family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place Summer of 2022.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of the Athabasca Hospital, as well as all health care nurses and support for their excellent care and compassion provided to George throughout these last six months.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to The Ladies of Athabasca Healthcare Auxiliary Association.

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