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SANBORN - Pauline Robinson, 91, of Sanborn, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Three Links Health Care Center in Northfield.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Oratory in Sanborn, Father Dennis Labat, officiating, with burial at the Sanborn City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at St. Thomas Oratory.

Condolences may be sent via e-mail to www.sturmfh.com. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield.

Pauline Lillian Robinson was born December 10, 1917, in Brown County, the daughter of Minett and Lena (Purcell) La May. She was united in marriage to Armin Robinson on January 15, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Pauline was employed as a bookkeeper for Pietrus Produce in Sleepy Eye for over 10 years. She was then co-owner with her husband of Robby's Produce and Polly's Drive-In. The couple lived in Sleepy Eye, Mankato, St. Louis Park, Atlantic, IA, Des Moines, IA, and St. Peter before moving to Sanborn in 1948. Pauline was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, CCW, and served on the board of Sanborn Holding Co. She enjoyed oil painting, gardening, quilting, and served as a volunteer transportation driver for several years.

She is survived by sons, Richard and wife Kathleen Robinson of Northfield, Bruce and wife Barbara Robinson of West Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren, Katie Rae (Russell) Nystuen, Molly Robinson, Bryan Robinson, Rachel Robinson, Benjamin Wuest, and Samuel Wuest; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Conner and Sydney Jo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Armin in 1999; and son Barry in 1998.