Robert L. 'Bob' Robinson
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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He was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Meribel Boyce Robinson. On Jan. 9, 1953, in Warsaw, he was united in marriage to Marilyn M. Kline, who preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2004.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. He also served in the Indiana National Guard, Warsaw, and earned the rank of captain, retiring in 1969.
He worked for Dalton Foundry for 45 years, holding various management positions with the last one being human resources manager. After retirement, he and Marilyn founded Bomar Security Company, serving local business. He was the vice president and board member of the Kosciusko County Historical Society. He was an avid historian. He also conducted tours of the Old Kosciusko County Jail and the Pound Store, Oswego. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 49 and a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by his son, Michael (and spouse Debbie) Robinson, Overland Park, Kan.; a son-in-law, Dennis Pugh; two brothers, Don (and spouse Donna) Robinson and Allen Robinson, all of Warsaw; five grandchildren: Sean Robinson, Wichita, Kan.; Kelli (and spouse Justin) Stouder, Overland Park, Kan.; Tashena Williams (and companion Joseph) Hendricks, Albany Ga.; Jessica (and spouse John) Mullins and Nikko Fudge, Richlands, Va.; 10 great-grandchildren: Isabella Gibson, Madison and Lauren Robinson, Hayden and Ellery Stouder, Travaron Jordan, Nasya and Joseph Jr. Hendricks and Amiah Fudge. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lelona Pugh and his wife, Marilyn Robinson.
Services will be at noon Saturday at Warsaw Wesleyan Church, with Pastors L. Andrew Weaver and Jarod Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.
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The family requests memorial contributions be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581-1810; and/or Kosciusko County Historical Museum, 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
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He was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Meribel Boyce Robinson. On Jan. 9, 1953, in Warsaw, he was united in marriage to Marilyn M. Kline, who preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2004.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955. He also served in the Indiana National Guard, Warsaw, and earned the rank of captain, retiring in 1969.
He worked for Dalton Foundry for 45 years, holding various management positions with the last one being human resources manager. After retirement, he and Marilyn founded Bomar Security Company, serving local business. He was the vice president and board member of the Kosciusko County Historical Society. He was an avid historian. He also conducted tours of the Old Kosciusko County Jail and the Pound Store, Oswego. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 49 and a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by his son, Michael (and spouse Debbie) Robinson, Overland Park, Kan.; a son-in-law, Dennis Pugh; two brothers, Don (and spouse Donna) Robinson and Allen Robinson, all of Warsaw; five grandchildren: Sean Robinson, Wichita, Kan.; Kelli (and spouse Justin) Stouder, Overland Park, Kan.; Tashena Williams (and companion Joseph) Hendricks, Albany Ga.; Jessica (and spouse John) Mullins and Nikko Fudge, Richlands, Va.; 10 great-grandchildren: Isabella Gibson, Madison and Lauren Robinson, Hayden and Ellery Stouder, Travaron Jordan, Nasya and Joseph Jr. Hendricks and Amiah Fudge. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lelona Pugh and his wife, Marilyn Robinson.
Services will be at noon Saturday at Warsaw Wesleyan Church, with Pastors L. Andrew Weaver and Jarod Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.
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The family requests memorial contributions be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581-1810; and/or Kosciusko County Historical Museum, 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
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