Jack “Raleigh” Robertson (June 25, 1957 – January 11, 2021)

Jack “Raleigh” Robertson (June 25, 1957 – January 11, 2021)

It is with so much sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our father, brother and dear friend, Jack “Raleigh” Robertson.

Jack was born on June 25, 1957, the first child born to Delbert and Shirley Robertson. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1975.

After graduation, he went on to the University of Wyoming where he obtained his finance degree. Jack was employed with Rock Springs National Bank for several years.

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Jack married Fay O’Rourke in 1984 and had two daughters that he loved very much. Jack was a well-known virtual storyteller and self-taught historian of Rock Springs. His home was a museum tribute to the town. He had an amazing talent for art and genealogy. He loved and cherished all animals. Jack enjoyed riding his mountain bike, exercising, spending time with his lifelong friends and loved all things Wyoming Cowboys.

Jack became a grandfather in 2012 and again in 2014 to two granddaughters which stole his heart from day one.

He resided in Rock Springs for the remainder of his life spending it with his loving companion Donna Plemel. He was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

Jack is survived by his partner Donna Plemel of Rock Springs; his daughters, Emily and husband Brad Lowry of Laramie, Wyoming, and Sara Robertson of Loveland, Colorado; his granddaughters Willow Kennedy and Zoey Lowry; his two brothers Jim Robertson and partner Penny Snow of Salt Lake City, Jay and wife Jenny Robertson of Rock Springs.

He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Jean Rauzi, his father Delbert Robertson; his special aunt and uncle, Alvira and Jim Bastalich; all of Rock Springs.

“Gone from our sight, but never our hearts.” We love you so dearly Raleigh.

Services will be held at a later date.