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Steven " Steve" Robinson
Mercer Funeral Home in Holton
Holton, KS

 Steven Ray “Steve” Robinson, 67, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS. He was born October 9, 1954 in Holton, KS, the son of Robert Eugene and Katherine Mary (Welch) Robinson.

Steve attended Netawaka Grade School and Jackson Heights High School.

He was a lifelong farmer and stockman. Steve and his wife, Otha, raised draft mules for many years. He also worked at Holton Livestock Exchange off and on for over 30 years. He was a member of the Midwest Pony Pullers.

 Steve married Otha Ree Spielman on July 12, 1980 in Topeka, KS. They celebrated over 41 years of marriage.

 Survivors include his wife, Otha of the home; son, Donny Robinson (Cara) of Holton, KS; 3 daughters, Jessie Robinson, Jackie Robinson and Catlin Cooper (Chris) all of Holton, KS; sister, Linda Kirkham of Holton, KS and 3 grandchildren, Cash, Rilley and Ruby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Katherine Robinson.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorial may be given to the Steven R. Robinson Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.