Bradley Milton Robinson

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Robinson, Bradley Milton age 78 of Deephaven. MN sailed his last race Saturday, Oct 17 peacefully crossing the finish line. Brad owned Robinson Rubber Products Co. which he ran for over 50 years and was COB at the time of death. He spent a lifetime giving to others. Brad was passionately devoted to sailing, creating and gifting throughout his life. He worked tirelessly to help small businesses in MN serving on numerous state and community boards. He was a member of the Minnetonka Yacht Club for 68 years, Past Commodore, and Board Member. One of the founders of the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, Past President and served on the board continuously for over 43 years up to his death. Brad was one of the earliest board directors and Past Chair of Best Prep Organization continuing to serve in that capacity for over 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph W. and Evelyn M. (Baehr) Robinson. He left behind his loving wife Susana (Albert, Holman); brother David (Jan Ekern); sons Scott (Dawn) and Ken (Carmen Romero) and stepsons John Holman (Beth), Jeffery Holman (Zoey), Jason Holman (Natalie), Joseph Holman (Kathleen); and grandchildren Melinda and Tanner Robinson, and Molly, Casey, John, Stella, Claire, Lucy, Zachary, Samantha, Spenser, Ila Holman; brother-in-law Richard Albert (Joanne Fay); many nieces and nephews and his darling dog Vicky, also his former wife Martha Robinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his three favorite organizations. Best Prep, Lake Minnetonka Sailing School or the Minnetonka Yacht Club Foundation. Brad was buried last Wednesday in a private family graveside service with Military Honors and officiated by Pastor Judy Allen Kim. A casual (Brad requested "no ties") Celebration of Brad's life will take place Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Lafayette Club, in Minnetonka Beach, MN.

Published on October 25, 2015