MSG (Ret) William Robertson

William Andrew Robertson was one of five children born to the union of William and Iva Corinne (Benbow) Robertson. He was born January 6, 1954 in Grundy Center, Iowa. He departed this life the evening of November 20, 2011, at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 14 days. When he was young, Bill’s family moved to Trenton, Missouri, where he attended school and graduated from Trenton High School with the Class of 1972. Later that year, Bill joined the U.S. Army. He served his country until his retirement in 1992 after 20 years of service, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. For his faithful and honorable service, he received many honors, commendations and medals. On April 9, 1975, Bill was united in marriage with Sun Yo Cho in Honolulu, Hawaii. Together, they shared 36 years of marriage, and were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Angela and Christy. After retiring from active duty service, Bill received professional college training in electrical engineering. He provided electrical services in the Lebanon area for many years. In 2008, he and Sun opened Kim’s Liquor Store, located in St. Robert. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was also an avid coin collector. Bill's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Bill was very well loved by his family and friends. He had a very big heart and found pleasure in helping others in any way he could. Bill is survived by his wife: Sun Yo Robertson; two daughters: Angela Huse of Edmonds, Washington and Christy Vaughn of Suisun City, California; his mother: Corinne Robertson of Columbia; a brother: Dan Robertson of Sturgeon; a sister: Cheryl Robertson of Columbia; four grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Chaplain (CPT) Chad B. Davis officiating. The song “Amazing Grace” was played and serving as escorts were the United States Army. Burial with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

MSG (Ret) William Robertson

January 6, 1954 - November 20, 2011