Gerald Dewayne Robertson Sr., 48, of Round Lake, Illinois, passed away on March 17, 2026, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. He was born on September 16, 1977, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James Robertson and Rosie Stewart.

Gerald proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy and later worked for the Department of the Interior. He had a deep appreciation for music, and he enjoyed spending his time reading and writing.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years, Shelly Robertson; his children, Kala Juett, Gerald Robertson Jr., and Jasmine Robertson; his mother, Rosie Taylor; and his siblings, Ashley (Jonthan) Robertson-Harris, Harry Bradford Jr., Shameka Bradford, James Robertson Jr.; and a host of extended family and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his father, James (Carolyn) Robertson Sr., and his grandmothers, Olivia Anderson and Viola Stewart.

A visitation and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Illinois 60030. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at www.epilepsy.com.

For more information, please visit www.strangfuneral.org or call (847) 223-8122