Gerald Dean Shew

Gerald Dean Shew, 79 of Robinson, IL, died at 8:15 a.m. on Monday August 13, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born May 20, 1939 in Willow Hill, IL, the son of Merl W. Shew & Nellie (Lynch) Shew, both of whom preceded him death. He married Janet Kay McKee on June 13, 1959, and she preceded him in death on April 27, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shawna; and by his brothers, Clarence Shew and Virgil Shew. He is survived by his children & their spouses, Jenise & Lonnie Catt (Carlsbad, NM), Steve & Stacey Shew (Robinson, IL), and Jennifer & Jim Rowe (Nashua, NH); by his grandchildren, Breck & Jazmin Catt, Stevie Shew, Mason Shew, Cassie Rowe, Abbey Rowe, Maddie Rowe; by his great-grandchildren, Manuel Catt and Stephanie Rae Catt; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gerald grew up in the Oblong area. He would go on to dedicate his life to working the fields and was truly proud to be a farmer. On the rare occasion he wasn’t working, he busied himself reading, be that agriculture magazines or books. Beginning in 1999, his health started taking a turn for the worse, but he always maintained a good attitude. In fact, he quickly became a beloved member of the Magnolia Center community, befriending staff and fellow residents alike. He will forever be remembered as a self-made man who always did the “right thing” and would do anything for anybody. We have lost a truly good man in Gerald Shew. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 16th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17th at the funeral home with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating. Burial will be in the Robinson New Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice, with envelopes available at the funeral home.