Date Of Birth: December 31, 1959
Date Of Death: March 16, 2013
Earl “Rob” Robbins, 53, of Brownsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013. He was born on December 31, 1959, and is survived by his parents, Janet Kaufman and Earl and Carol Robbins of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. He was married July 22, 1988, to Shelli (Stein), and they were blessed with three children, Sarah Michelle, Robby William and Ryan David. He is also survived by his siblings, Leigh Ann Bryson, Lori Miller and Scott Skinner.
Rob graduated in 1978 from Calvary Baptist Academy in Normal, Illinois, and attended Bob Jones University and Illinois State University. He was a successful salesman for more than 30 years.
He was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved participating, coaching and supporting his children in multiple sports, with a special fondness for the Brownsburg Bulldogs and the Chicago Bears.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation Tuesday, March 19th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm followed by the memorial service at Conkle Funeral Home Avon, 76 North State Road 267 Avon, Indiana.
Mark and Lori says
Sarah, Robby, Ryan and Shelli – Please know that you are all in our family’s thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you.
Amy Moit Manahan says
I remember coming to your house and babysitting little Sarah and Robby when I was in high school. I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that you are in my prayers, Shelli, as well as your precious children.
Mary Hospelhorn says
Shelli, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart is aching and breaking at the loss and pain you are all experiencing. May you find comfort in your memories of Rob.
Randy Rollyson says
I only had the pleasure of knowing Rob for about a year, but through a summer of baseball and conversation, found out that he was a wonderful guy who loved his family so much. Prayers for God’s grace, comfort, and love through this time of loss.
Randy, Annette, and Matt Rollyson
Cheryl Weniger Shellman says
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Rob and I graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy together and he was always a great guy to be around. Many laughs from him and he always had a mind of his own. He will be greatly missed. It is wonderful we will see him again n glory. Blessings to all of you and may you all feel God’s arms of comfort hugging you a little tighter during this time.
Steve and Patty Heller says
Shelli, Sarah, Robby, and Ryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Linda Winterland says
So sorry to hear about Robb. Please know that friends are praying for the family.
Chris and Susan McCarnan says
Dear Shelli and Sheila Doug and Karen and families,
We are sadden to hear you are going thru this time of hurt. Please be assrued of our prayers for the Lord’s comfort, peace and wisdom and strength.The Homegoing for Rob is wonderful but also difficult as the pieces of this life have to be put back together without him. Our Lord is faithful and we will be blessed to hear how He sustains you all.
Gloria Denne Mudge says
So sorry to read about Robby’s passing. He was in my oldest sister’s class at Calvary. His family in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith E Locke says
Dear Shelli, Sarah, Robby, and Ryan,
We at TelSpan are surprised and very saddened to learn of Rob’s unexpected passing. We exend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to each of you.
We knew Rob as a sales person to our company and as a friend to those of us who worked with him. He was a caring individual who always spoke glowingly and lovingly of his family–each of you. We hope your faith and fond memories of Rob will serve you well during this sad time and will enable you to carry your love for each other and for him in all that you do. We share in your sadness and hope and pray for Rob and each of you.
Sincerely,
Keith E. Locke
for All TelSpan, Inc.
(Indianapolis)
Jeanne Luttrull says
Just heard of Rob’s passing yesterday. So sorry for the loss to your family. I was older than Rob but in the youth group at GBC together. I am also good friends with Doug and Karen Stein. What rejoicing when you see him again in heaven! Praying for God’s comfort for you during this difficult time.