Gary Robertson

Gary Lynn Robertson, 82, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was born February 12, 1944, in Albatross, Missouri, the son of Harold and Chloina (Williams) Robertson.

Gary was a 1962 graduate of Quinter High School, in Quinter, Kansas, and received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas, in 1966. He was an elder of the Ozark Prairie Presbyterian Church.

On November 12, 1981, he married the love of his life Gale Jean Miller, in Springfield, Missouri. They were blessed with 45 years of love and laughter.

He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, watching westerns, and Ornithology. 

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Gale; six daughters: Cassandra Robertson, Joplin, Missouri; Ashley Robertson and fiancé, Quan,  Springfield, Missouri; Amanda (Ed) Cantrell, Republic, Missouri; Crystal (Aaron) Grove, Webb City, Missouri; Jennifer Robertson, Springfield, Missouri; and Michele (Craig) Nelson, Mt. Vernon, Missouri; one brother, Mark (Teresa) Robertson, Mt. Vernon, Missouri; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded by his parents, Harold, and Chloina Robertson; and two brothers, Harold David and Dale Allen.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Ozark Prairie Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Burial followed at the Ozark Prairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made payable to the Ozark Prairie Presbyterian Church in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.