Robin Bergquist York, 68, of Burlington, died surrounded by her family, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City following a courageous battle against cancer.
Born Jan. 14, 1955, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Carl and Tess Dodd Bergquist. On May 4, 1974, she married David Allen York in Bethany Lutheran Church. They had two daughters and lived a life full of love and happiness.
Robin graduated from Burlington High School in 1973.
She was very artistic and enjoyed heading the decorating committee for the POPS Concert with her sister, Debbie, for many years. Robin was the #1 world champion Facebook Angry Birds player! She was a strong and resilient woman, a military wife, often raising two children on her own while her husband was abroad. She wore many hats every day. She was a wife, a mom, a grandma, an aunt, a babysitter, a seamstress, the "store next door", a problem fixer, and was loved by many who knew her. She was a great support system for anyone who needed it. Family meant everything to Robin.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years; her two daughters, Cary (Jeremy) Skeens and Miranda (Jason) Gerstel; five grandchildren, Shannan Skeens, Austin Gerstel, Hailey Gerstel, Mayah Gerstel, and Jase Gerstel; her sister, Debbie (Rod) Wittkamp; her sisters-in-law, Denise (Dave) Gunderson and Pam York (Jay Schrankler); brother-in-law, Daniel Siems; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she treasured dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Tess Bergquist, sister, Cindy Siems, in-laws, Ed and Jean York, one grandchild, Mia Gerstel, and one great-grandchild.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.
The memorial service for Robin will be 1 p.m Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Dan Siems officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Memorial funds will be sent to the already established BHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund.