Jerry Delain Robison, son of the late Elwood and Nadine Robison, was born on July 6, 1942, in Advance, Missouri. He departed this life April 7, 2024, at his home in Kinder north of Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 81 years.
Delain shared over six decades of marriage with his beloved wife, Marjorie Fish, whom he married on July 13, 1963. Together, they faced life's challenges and celebrated its joys.
Education was Delain's passion. He graduated from Advance High School in 1960 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University in 1965. Delain continued his studies while working full-time and raising four children. He obtained a masters degree in education and administration, as well as a Specialist degree, from Southeast Missouri State University.
His passion for education was evident throughout his career. He began teaching fourth and sixth grades at Pattonville School District in North County, St. Louis, where he dedicated five years of service. He then transitioned to the role of elementary principal at Puxico School District, where he served for an impressive 22 years. Later, as superintendent at the Advance School District, Delain helped lead transformative initiatives that shaped the schools educational landscape. He worked at the Advance District seven years before retiring in 1999.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Delain found joy in family, farming, and community. Marjorie and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of his world. Their shared memories of life on the family farm in Kinder, MO, brought them immense happiness over the years. Faith was central to Delain's life. He served as a deacon at Brown General Baptist Church and later attended the First Baptist Church in Advance. In retirement, his commitment to service remained. Delain contributed his time to the New Lisbon township board. He was also a member of the Stoddard County Retired Teachers Association.
Delains legacy lives on through his beloved wife, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and countless friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Nadine.
In addition to his wife, Marjorie, Delain is survived by four children: Bradley (Paula) Robison of Advance, William (Tracy) Robison, of Bloomfield, Marla (Jim) Clark and Brian (Tracy) Robison of Puxico nine grandchildren: Garrett (Sara) Robison of Columbia, Joshua (Lydia) Robison of Bloomfield, Erin (Travis) Luther of Columbia, Katelyn (Benjamin) Lambert of Puxico, Mallory Clark of Puxico, Caroline (Don) Gibbs of Bloomfield, Will (Jacey) Robison of Cape Girardeau, Caleb and
Logan Robison of Puxico five great grandchildren: Layla and Bennett Robison, Madison and Vivian Lambert, and Baby Gibbs on the way four siblings: Lura Robins, Bonnie (Craig) Rhodes, Eddie Robison, Terry (Janet) Robison all of Advance. As we bid farewell to a remarkable man whose impact reached far and wide, we remember Delain for his kindness, generosity, and the difference he made in the lives of all who knew him. May his life continue to inspire us.
Visitation to honor Delain will be held at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Missouri, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Funeral services will be in the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Interment will take place at Brown Cemetery, north of Puxico.
