Dorothea Hertzig Robison

RENEE ROBISON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dorothea "Renee" Hertzig Robison, Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away February 16, 2005, of natural causes. Renee was born January 27, 1915, in Rexburg, Idaho, the fifth of seven children of Joseph and Anna Marie Braunig Hertzig. She spent her early years with her family on a dry farm in Independence, Idaho, living in a log cabin, until the family moved to Burton, Idaho where they lived for 30 years. Renee graduated from Madison High School in 1932. Renee's lifelong appreciation of reading came from her mother, a German emigrant, who came to America with Mormon missionaries when she was 18. Renee's name was from "The Count of Monte Cristo" which her mother was reading at Renee's birth. From her father, Renee inherited a passion for dancing and music. (Her children well remember "The Blue Danube Waltz" as her favorite.) Renee found her perfect life-partner in Hugh Robison, a musician, at a dance at the Woodman Hall over the present Rexburg Music Store. Hugh played clarinet and sax with his own band during the "Big Band Era." Renee and Hugh married September 18, 1932, and spent 72 years enjoying themselves, their five children and their grandchildren. Activities which they shared include music, fishing, golf, travel, skiing, cooking, gardening and entertaining friends. They bought their first house in Idaho Falls, on 10th Street, in 1950 and together spent 20 years renovating and remodeling it. Renee was a highly intelligent, multi-talented and generous woman, who unselfishly did volunteer work for her church, local schools, PTA, and various civic organizations, to include ESA and Alpha Zeta Sororities; YMCA board; Idaho Falls Country Club Ladies Golf Association; United Way (which honored her with the Group Chairman's Award for her distinguished campaign leadership); American Festival Ballet; Senior Citizens Board of Directors; Community Concert Auxiliary; Symphony Auxiliary; and the Festival of Trees. She was a finalist in the Idaho Falls Jay-C-Ettes "Woman of the Year" in 1958, and was the Idaho Falls Country Club "Woman of the Year" in 1977. In 1952 she joined the Idaho Falls Music Club, and later served as its President; as President of the Past Presidents Association; and as President of the Idaho Federation of Music Clubs; as 6th District President, and Member at Large. Her crowning joy was to be recognized as the Idaho Falls Music Club "Woman of the Year" in 1984. First among everything was her family, and her devotion to Hugh and her children was boundless. Renee is proceeded in death by her parents, a brother, Eldon Hertzig; three sisters, Grace Smith, Ruth Daniels, and Leda Hathaway; and her beloved son, Hughie; a grandson, Michael Robison; a great grandson, Jason Rhoades; and a son-in-law, Leon Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Hugh of Idaho Falls; a sister, Joey McCurdy of Pocatello; a brother, Benny Hertzig of California; three daughters, Fran Fisher of Pocatello and Elaine Rhoades of Idaho Falls; and Jane (Brad) Erwin of Salt Lake City; a son, Jack (Dianne) Robison of Pocatello; and 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A truly exceptional woman of grace, talent and beauty, Renee is loved and appreciated, and will remain always in the hearts of her family and friends. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the Idaho Falls Music Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Beverly Solomon, P. O. Box 473, Ucon, ID 83454