Roosevelt Robinson, Jr.  was born to Lillie Ann and Roosevelt Robinson, Sr. on September 11, 1933 in a little town in Arkansas, the only child born of that union.  He was raised by his grandparents, Miles and Eddie May Dunn where the name Peter (Pete) Dunn, originated. The name "Boppie" was lovingly chosen by his Milwaukee family in place of "grandpa."

He moved to Milwaukee in May 1952, where he met and married Barnetta Pegues in May 1954, from whose union was born: Dennis, Denise, Colleen, Crystal, Stacy, and Paula.

July 1963, he dedicated his life to Jehovah God and became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Roosevelt loved Jehovah God and His Son, Jesus Christ, and looked forward to the promise held out to all obedient mankind ---the assured hope of a resurrection here on earth by means of Jesus. He shared that deeply held hope with as many as would listen.

May 1970, he married Hattie Walls, who brought into this marriage a daughter, Cynthia.

Pete was a kind, gentle and exceptionally punctual man with a subtle sense of humor, known to always say "Hello" or give a big wave to anyone he met.  He kept in touch, until his death, with school mates and old friends all over the country.

Love for his family, and having something to share with others, moved him to show how much he cared in any way that he could.  He was a hard worker from the early days on the farm, to the foundries, to Wisconsin Gas Company, to school bus driving.

Definitely old school, Pete liked classic Blues from Lightnin' Slim, Bobbie Blue Bland and B.B. King. He was known to love a good Western or two, as well.  He loved fishing and was famous for deep frying whole turkeys.

Roosevelt is survived by: Wife of 49 years, Hattie. Children: Dennis (Renetta) Robinson, Cynthia F., Colleen Amin, Stacy (Mike) Moore, Paula (Gary) Adamson.  Siblings: Gloria Jean Hawkins-Oatis, Patricia (Steven) Robinson, Lorenzo Hawkins, Ronney (Rose) Hawkins, Dorothy Glass. Special granddaughters: Paige and Karynda. Special friends: George Malone, Charles Lucas, Jimmie King Sr. (Proverbs 18:24b)  Family Peers: Alverness Brown, Cookie Thomas.

Surviving him are many other relatives: Nieces, Nephews Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren: Rosie Allen, Margaret Cannon, Ruby Davis, Glenda McMiller, Angela (Shawn) Ashby, Robin (Andre) Ballew, Kani (Richalde Sr.) Allison, Marcedes, LaVonnya Mixon, Shalonda Hammond, Keisha Hammond , and Patrice Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, Steve M. Robinson, Paige (Jeremy), Dennis Jr.(Joanne), Iluvashante (Too Sweet), Darien, Denise, Dionisia, Deanne, Darla, Daniel, DeVonte, Ontwonetta, Thomas, Xavier, Karynda, Michelle, Mikey, Antoinette (Ashley), Teondre, Monice, Ajrian, Tyren, Zaria, Kyan, Tashala, Tajari, Malaki, Makenzie, Madysen, Mariah, My'lee, Teondre Jr., Diego, Tai, April, Kaylee, Kimberlee, Richalde Jr., Lauren, India, Carter, Garret, Zia, Quddus.

He was preceded in death by children: Denise Edith and Crystal Denise; siblings: Edward (Charles) Hawkins and Annie May McDaniel.

He loved and was loved by many, many, more family and friends. We will miss his quiet presence and look for him in the coming New World.

Special thanks to Zilber Family Hospice and Brett Funeral Home for their care and concern.

Memorial Service : August 2, 2019. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6636 W. Appleton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53216. 7:00 p.m.