Robertson, Timothy Joel

Memorial services for Timothy Joel Robertson, 72, of West Branch, who passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Monday, April 5, 2010, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton.

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Timothy Joel Robertson, son of Helen Oliver-Girdner and stepfather Flick Girdner, was born Oct. 4, 1937, in Denver, Colo. He was united in marriage to Joan Robertson on August 18, 1959, in Chillicothe, Mo. Joan and Tim raised their four children in the Iowa City area. Tim was a professor emeritus from the University of Iowa Statistics and Actuary Department and a member of the Fellow, American Statistical Association. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors camping and canoeing. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, family and animals on their family farm outside of West Branch.

Tim was a man of great intellect, passion, laughter and strength who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Tim is loved and survived by daughters, Kelly (Scott) Robertson-Yoder of St. Charles, Ill., and Jana (Scott) Zimmerman of Fairhope, Ala.; sons, Doug (Lisa) Robertson of Iowa City, and Michael Robertson of Asheville, N.C.; grandchildren, Molly Yoder, Hannah Yoder, Jack Zimmerman, Nick Zimmerman, Katie Zimmerman and Luke Robertson; and cousin, Lori McCurry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan and parents.

Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Statistics Department in memory of Tim.