Paul Wilbur Robey's Obituary
Paul Wilbur Robey, age 97, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. He was born October 11, 1920 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Artie Christopher Robey and Sylvia Jane Beasley Robey. Survivors include his nephews and nieces, Robert H. Burton (Maurene) of Clarkston, WA; Marilyn J. Cole (Bob) of Seneca, PA; Beverly K. White of Littleton, CO; Katherine Ann Saine (Richard) of Old Hickory, TN and Jeffery Middleton (Rae) of Pompano Beach, FL; cousins, Lt. Col. Jack Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO; Sandy Winnett (Jim) of Casey, IL and Dale Robey of Pana, IL; several great nephews and nieces, his Church family and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, General Pearl H. Robey and sisters, Zelta Burton and Katherine Middleton.Paul was a 1939 graduate of Casey High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler University in Political Science and History in 1949. He was president of Sigma Chi Fraternity while at Butler. His college career was interrupted by serving two years (1943-1945) in the US Army in the Persian Gulf. He was honorably discharged from the US Army and was a World War II veteran. Paul retired after a thirty year career with the US Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service. He received basic training on the Canadian border at Noyes, MN for two years before transferring to Chicago where he was an adjucator and deportation officer. While at Chicago, he received an award as one of the outstanding employees of the Department of Justice. From Chicago he was promoted to Supervisor of Immigration at San Juan, Puerto Rico airport. Two years later he was transferred to Miami, FL where he was Inspector in Charge of the Cuban Adjustment Center in Little Havana, processing Cubans for residence status. His next promotion moved him to Detroit, MI where he became Inspector in charge of the Port of Detroit for Immigration Service supervising the Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge to Canada, the Detroit International Airport and Shipping Port of Detroit. Next he was promoted to Washington, D.C. where he became the Congressional Liaison Officer for Immigration Service. Paul enjoyed his retirement years in the "Ivy House" (the home his parents built in 1935 and he grew up in) in his hometown of Casey, IL and winter months in Delray Beach, FL. He was a lifetime member of the Casey VFW; Casey United Methodist Church, Casey Masonic Lodge, Sigma Chi Fraternity and Casey High School Alumni Association, which he served as a former President.Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Casey United Methodist Church, 703 N State Hwy 49, Casey, IL with Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW, Hazel Dell American Legion and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4" " 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N Central Ave., Casey, IL.Memorial donations may be made to Casey High School Alumni Association, PO Box 202, Casey, IL 62420.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, June 25, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Casey United Methodist Church 703 N State Hwy 49 Casey, IL 62420
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