MENDOTA – Edmund C. Robinson, Jr., 70, of Mendota, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.

Visitation for Ed was at 9:30 a.m. on Friday May 31, 2024, at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with a memorial service that followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Elise Rothfusz officiating.

Ed was born on Sept. 23, 1953, in Mendota, to Edmund and Elizabeth (Kerchner) Robinson.

Ed is survived by his mother Elizabeth; his only child, Edmund C. Robinson III; two younger brothers, David Robinson and Mark (Jennifer) Robinson; four sisters, Geraldine Fisher, Sue King, Debbie (Lonnie) McKee and Nancy Lohman. He also has a "slew" of nieces and nephews, which he most surely teased. He also leaves behind his most beloved four-legged pals, Fred and Emma.

He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers-in-law, Jim and Larry; sister-in-law, Kathy and his "poker game" many years ago.

Ed attended Mendota High School and drove a truck throughout his working career. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs and loved to watch them on TV.

Here is a special message to Ed... "I love you dad. We all do."

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.merrittfh.com.