Emil Robyn

Emil "Mick" George Robyn
Stoughton - Emil "Mick" G. Robyn, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1926, the son of George and Evelyn (Aerts) Robyn. He served as a signalman on USS LSM - 85, participating in the battle of Leyte Gulf and other combat actions culminating in the defeat of Japan. He worked for over 35 years as an engraver at R.R. Donnelley printing in Chicago. He moved to Stoughton in 1987 with his wife Betty (Rowe). Emil enjoyed golf, crafting stained glass lamps and going on long walks.

He is survived by his two children, George (Joy) Robyn and Evelyn (Michael) Viland, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Emil was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, son Richard Robyn and brother George Robyn. A special thank you to the staff at Skaalen Home for their care of Emil. Memorials may be made in Emil's name to Skaalen Home.

A celebration of Emil's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday August 5, 2017 at Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, with Rev. James Koza presiding. A time of gathering will take place from 12:30 until the time of services on Saturday.