Fraser Robinson III
| Name | Fraser Robinson III |
| Title | father of Michelle Obama and father-in-law of President Barack Obama |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | +1935-08-01T00:00:00Z |
| nationality | — |
| Source | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15982139 |
| pptrace | Link |
| LastUpdate | 2025-08-14T10:01:39.777Z |
Fraser Robinson III, born on August 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, is best known as the father of former First Lady Michelle Obama. Although not famous during his lifetime, he is remembered as an inspiring figure of resilience and dedication.
He grew up in Chicago and married Marianne Shields, who was also born there. Together they raised two children, Craig Robinson and Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, on the south side of Chicago.
Fraser worked as a pump operator for the City of Chicago, tending the boilers at a water-filtration plant. Despite developing multiple sclerosis at a young age, he continued to work diligently and rarely missed a day of duty.
Michelle Obama often recalled her father’s perseverance, describing how he walked to work with the aid of two canes or crutches. Though tasks often took him longer due to his illness, he never allowed it to prevent him from fulfilling his responsibilities.
His unwavering determination, commitment to family, and ability to navigate life with MS made him a lasting source of inspiration to his children and all who learned his story.