Oliver Elwood Robinson III, teacher, business owner

Oliver Elwood Robinson III of Ocean City, Md., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Ollie was born April 22, 1938, in Chester, Pa. He was the oldest son of Oliver Elwood Robinson Jr. and Dorothy Simmons Robinson. They both preceded him in death.

Ollie was raised in Springfield, Pa., and graduated from Springfield High School in 1955. He attended Washington College in Chestertown, Md., and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 1960. Ollie lettered as a cross country runner, and he was the manager of the basketball team. He also belonged to the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Upon graduation, he worked for National Cash Register as a regional salesman. He then went to Cambridge to teach high school math. He taught in Rehoboth Beach and Pittsville, Md., as well.  After 10 years of teaching, he turned his interest to owning a small business in Ocean City, Md. Ollie’s Pub, a well-known beer and wine store, especially among locals and the workers at Phillips Crab House on 21st Street. He owned and operated the business for many years until he retired. Ollie enjoyed gardening, canning, reading, and traveling in his van all over the country.  

He is survived by his four children, Mike Robinson, Kim Ewing (Rick), Tara French (Mike) and Sara Sifford; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his brother, Jeff Robinson; and sister Jackie Lethomon (Robert).  

Interment will be held privately. 

Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.