Keith Maxwell Robbins passed away peacefully surrounded by his family February 23, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on November 26, 1943 to Charles and Sally (Helton) Robbins, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles Robbins.
Keith is survived by Karen (Miller), his wife of 33 years and children Jeff Robbins, Greg (Jamie) Robbins, Noelle (Keith) Gongwer, Robin (Brad) Burns and Carrie (Chris) Thomas, 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and sister Carole Coleman.
Keith worked for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 33 ½ years, from July 1968 until he retired in December 2001. He also worked as Director of Sales for the Indiana Manufacturers Association from February 2003 retiring in December 2013 and part-time at the Murat Theater for 8 years.
Keith enjoyed basketball, golf, music, travel and above all else family and friends. He was greatly loved, admired, respected and will be sorely missed.
Memorial February 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN. Visitation 12:30-2:30 with celebration of life service at 2:30, reception to follow. Preferred memorials to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9075 N. Meridian, Suite 150, Indianapolis., IN 46260 in lieu of flowers.
Steve Oswald says
My condolences to you and your family Greg. I am sorry for your loss.
Robert Hettinger says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May you all find peace during this very difficult time.
Gail and Berlin Coleman Barrett says
So sorry for your loss. Take care!!
Joe and Vicky Burcham says
Robin, we are praying much for you and your family during this very difficult time. Please know that you are in our hearts, and our hearts are aching with you. We are so sorry for your incredible loss. –Joe and Vicky
Diane Geiger says
So saddened to hear of my former classmate’s (class of 1962) death. Enjoyed talking with him at our 50th reunion, he was just as nice & pleasant then as when we were in school together. Everyone liked Keith, especially the girls, don’t really know if he realized it. Praying that he is safe in the arms of our Lord & Savior & is able to say “Hello” to my deceased husband Jim. They played ball together in High School. Prayers to his family. Diane(Boggess) Geiger
Robert Sloffer says
our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss ,,,,Robert and Sandy Sloffer ( Churubusco classmate )
Dave Hall says
Karen, thoughts and prayers to you and the entire family. The years I spent with Keith at Evansville College will always be remembered fondly. What a wonderful guy. I have great memories of visiting Churubusco and soon realized how highly he was thought of in his community. He never changed.
Michael and Arlene Shively says
We pray you will be comforted in your loss.
paul bair says
To the family. May God bless you all and keep you in peace during this difficult time of your loss. Keith and I spent lots of time together years ago. I didn’t get the chance to stay in touch after moving to Florida 35 years ago. I thank God for the opportunity to spend time with him at the 50th reunion, meeting Karen, and introducing Cheryl. We spent some time together afer the renuion. It was great to see all my former classmates and guests at that time. Keith, REST IN PEACE, and you had better be practicing some roundball for some 1 on 1 when we meet again. You might get good enough to give me competition.
Robert Green says
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I spent a great deal of time with Keith on the basketball court. Going to miss you friend! May you all find peace in our Lord.
Carol Miller Schuster says
May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of Keith.
(Classmate CHS 1962)
C Paul Posthauer says
Karen, you may not remember me but I am a friend of Keith and played several rounds of golf with him and his friend Richard Worthington in Evansville, IN. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Keith was always so nice whether he had a good round or poor round of golf. I learned of his death only today 3/4/14 when Richard called to tell me the sad news. My prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Posthauer