Earl Lisle Robinett, age 93, Lincoln, died peacefully with family around him November 30, 2023. He was born December 20, 1929 in Athol, Kansas to Earl Lincoln and Vivian Pearl (Hurlbutt) Robinett. Earl graduated Lincoln High School and attended U.N.L. He was a United States Navy and Korean War veteran. Earl sold vegetables door to door in 1940, started working at the Cornhusker Hotel at age 14, caddied at Lincoln Country Club at age 18, sold magazines door to door, and went to work at Western Electric. After his discharge, he returned to Lincoln and became a chef at Chef’s Restaurant and worked for Corn Cob Restaurant. He married Margaret Arriaga, they moved to Montana and worked as Fire Look Outs. They returned to Lincoln, where Earl worked as a Draftsman at Capitol Steel Co., Quarry Work, Railroad Express on Road Train, Truck Driver for several companies, then as a Production Worker Employee at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 19 years until his retirement in 1995. He drove some side jobs making deliveries around Lincoln until he retired completely.
Earl was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church, life member V.F.W. Post #3606, Cotner Masonic Lodge #297, East Lincoln Lodge #210, George Washington/Havelock Masonic Lodge #250.
He is survived by his loving family, Miguel Lisle Robinett, Richard Allen Robinett, Timothy Arriaga Robinett, Carlos Jon Robinett, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Lincoln and Vivian Pearl (Hurlbutt) Robinett, son Theodore Robinett, wife Margaret Arriaga Robinett, wife Carolyn Vincent Miller Robinett, longtime friend Mary Francis Rodman. Earl’s family appreciates all the care from the staff that attended to him at CHI Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln since Nov. 18, 2023.
Funeral services, 10:00 a.m., Monday, 12-4-23, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 880 S. 35th Str., Lincoln. Burial with Military Honors, Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation, 2:00 p,m. to 4:00 p.m, Sunday, 12-3-23, Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln. One hour before services at the church. Memorials in care of Earl’s family. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.
I certainly enjoy getting to know Earl as we visited at the Barnabas Community Center. He had so many interesting stories. I always told him he should write a book. I will miss him.
“Another Lincoln High Job Well Done. “
My condolences to the family and I wish you all well sincerely melvin mud
Earl was an absolute character. I loved talking with and listening to him. He had so many experiences in his life. He could talk about nearly any subject and generally had a related story to share. He became a vital part of the Barnabas Community. His generosity and giving spirit truly contributed positively to our community. We will miss him dearly!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Earl was our ‘across-the-isle-church-pew’ buddy. I remember one day I was crocheting before church while my Grandson was attending youth group. Earl came over to tell me how my crocheting brought back memories for him. The next few Sundays Earl brought in several balls of different colored yarn, giving them to me with nothing but a smile on his face. I thanked him again for the yarn after which we ended up talking for almost an hour after church that day. Earl shared some interesting stories, mostly about his military experiences and adventures along with the other jobs he held later on. He talked while I listened and learned, fascinated by his history. I’m extremely honored and privileged to have known such a kind soul. May you rest in peace Earl.