1923
Donald
2008
Donald G. Robbins
August 4, 1923 — December 4, 2008
DONALD G. ROBBINS, age 85, of Goshen, formerly of Marion, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at his home.
DONALD was born on August 4, 1923, in Huntington County, Indiana, the son of the late Benjamin Robbins and Dessie (Searles) Robbins. On June 3, 1952, he married Phyllis Lutz. She survives.
DONALD graduated from Marion High School in 1942. He was an Army Air Force veteran serving during the Pacific Theater of WWII with the 434th. Troop Carrier Group 66th. Squadron stationed in Guam and the Philippines.
He retired from Hoosier Metal Fabricators in Gas City where he was also part owner. While there, he worked on engine parts for one of the first space shuttles. Prior to working at Hoosier Metal Fabricators, he worked at Alloy Products, Crosley Motors and Chrysler Motors.
He was a member of Arbor Trace Golf Course, (formerly Hart's). He was quite proud of his only Hole-In-One which occurred in the 80's.
Survivors include Wife, Phyllis Robbins of Goshen, Indiana; Son, Gary Robbins (Kathy) of Albion, Indiana; Daughter, Beth Bontrager (Marvin) of Goshen, Indiana; Grandchildren, Brian Robbins, Matt Bontrager (Alison) and Kelly Bontrager; and Great-Grandchildren, Haley & Nicole Bontrager.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Robbins and Dessie Robbins-Bovie; brothers, Ray and Charles Robbins; sister, Mary (Robbins) Brown and granddaughter, Jennifer Robbins.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Reverend Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating.
Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Indiana.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday, December 6 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to Care At Home Hospice, Goshen General Hospital, 200 High Park Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46526.
DONALD was born on August 4, 1923, in Huntington County, Indiana, the son of the late Benjamin Robbins and Dessie (Searles) Robbins. On June 3, 1952, he married Phyllis Lutz. She survives.
DONALD graduated from Marion High School in 1942. He was an Army Air Force veteran serving during the Pacific Theater of WWII with the 434th. Troop Carrier Group 66th. Squadron stationed in Guam and the Philippines.
He retired from Hoosier Metal Fabricators in Gas City where he was also part owner. While there, he worked on engine parts for one of the first space shuttles. Prior to working at Hoosier Metal Fabricators, he worked at Alloy Products, Crosley Motors and Chrysler Motors.
He was a member of Arbor Trace Golf Course, (formerly Hart's). He was quite proud of his only Hole-In-One which occurred in the 80's.
Survivors include Wife, Phyllis Robbins of Goshen, Indiana; Son, Gary Robbins (Kathy) of Albion, Indiana; Daughter, Beth Bontrager (Marvin) of Goshen, Indiana; Grandchildren, Brian Robbins, Matt Bontrager (Alison) and Kelly Bontrager; and Great-Grandchildren, Haley & Nicole Bontrager.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Robbins and Dessie Robbins-Bovie; brothers, Ray and Charles Robbins; sister, Mary (Robbins) Brown and granddaughter, Jennifer Robbins.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Reverend Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating.
Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Indiana.
Friends may call one hour prior to services on Saturday, December 6 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to Care At Home Hospice, Goshen General Hospital, 200 High Park Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46526.
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