Robert "Robie" D. Robieson, 78, of Cedarville, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois, surrounded by his family.  Robie was born on December 16, 1944 to Lewis and Ida (Grabow) Robieson in Freeport, Illinois.  He graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1963.   He was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving the country in the United States Army.

Robie was first employed by the vault company in Freeport before starting his career in construction.  He developed his construction trade while working for Cheeseman Construction, and later joined Cord Construction out of Rockford until his retirement.  He was a fifty-year member of both McConnell and Lena Legions.  He was also a member of the Freeport VFW, Eagles Club, and Moose Lodge.  Robie was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed watching and feeding the birds, hunting, and was a member of Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and Whitetails.  Robie loved to share what he caught while hunting at his annual wild game cookouts. He looked forward to gathering with family and friends and was the first one at the table to enjoy a good game of euchre.  Robie also served on the Cedarville Volunteer Fire department for many years.  His giving heart will be greatly missed by the many charities that he supported.

Robie is survived by his brothers and sisters; Marian Long, Dwayne (Carol) Robieson, Donald Robieson, LaVerne (Julie) Robieson, Nelson (Carol) Robieson, Rolland (Sheryl) Robieson, Carol Niemann, sister in-law; Norma Robieson, brother-in-law; Robert Bouray, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Lawrence and Willard Robieson; sister Evelyn Bouray; brothers-in-law;- Ken Long and Lester Niemann; sisters-in-law;- Georgene Robieson and Emogene Robieson.

A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL with a visitation from 9:00 am until time of service.

Burial will take place at Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL.

A luncheon will follow the services at the Cedarville Fire Station in Cedarville, IL

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory for the Cedarville Fire Department.