Henry "Roger" Hollister Robinson, III

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - Henry "Roger" Hollister Robinson, the 3rd, 64, died at his home on Friday, June 26, 2009, after battling an extensive illness.

Roger is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue Ann Paxton Robinson; son, Roger S. Robinson of Gettysburg; two daughters, Heather R. Robinson of Fairview, N.J., and Nicole L. Robinson of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Margaret Steele of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass.; sister-in-law, Lora L. Paxton of Gettysburg; mother-in-law, Renee A. Paxton of Venice, Fla.; three nieces and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger S. and Louisa Price Robinson of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Mr. Robinson was born in Miami, Fla., but spent his formidable years in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard Island, Mass.

He spent 7 years in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, serving on ships and a SSNB submarine plus 2 years as a combat corpsman attached to 1st Marines, 1st Force Recon in the Republic of Vietnam.

He also received the New York State Metal of Valor for rescuing a man by jumping into the Chemung River from a National Guard helicopter during Hurricane Agnes. Mr. Robinson was the owner and operator of the nightclub in Corning, N.Y., named, "That Other Place."

He belonged to the Gettysburg Travel Council, the Gettysburg Country Club for 25 years, the VFW Post 15 and The American Legion.

He worked in construction, insurance and hotel management, for 15 years he was the GM of the Gettysburg Travelodge on East Lincoln Avenue and was the GM of the Gettysburg Hotel from construction through opening.

Mr. Robinson remained affiliated with the Inns of Distinction for many years. Besides spending time with his family and beloved shelties, Mr. Robinson enjoyed golfing with his wife and also sailing with his family on the island and more recently with his in-laws in Venice, Fla. Arrangements are being handled by Auer Cremation Services of PA, Inc.

A private memorial will be held on Martha's Vineyard Island at a future time. Donations may be made in his name to the Lutheran Hospice and Homecare of Gettysburg for their wonderful care and support throughout.

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Obituary

He spent 7 years in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, serving on ships and a SSNB submarine plus 2 years as a combat corpsman attached to 1st Marines, 1st Force Recon in the Republic of Vietnam.

Henry "Roger" Hollister Robinson, III,

Rest in Peace,

Roger