Obituaries

April 14, 1986 to June 21, 2023

WINAMAC - Benjamin Adam Robbins, 37, of Winamac (formerly of Kewanna), passed away Wednesday, June 21.

He was born April 14, 1986 in Hartford City, to Randal Alan and Susan Carol [Batten] Robbins. He graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School in 2004. He served in the Indiana Army National Guard for eight years - with 14 months of active duty service in Iraq. On June 30, 2011, he married Marissa Ann Roe in Monticello. They lived at Lake Bruce for 11 years before recently moving to Winamac. She survives.

Ben Robbins

He is also survived by:
Trista Kay Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Elizabeth Marie Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Annabelle Sophia Robbins, Winamac, Daughter
Benjamin Adam Robbins II, Winamac, Son
Randal and Susan Robbins, Buckeye, AZ, Parents
Abigail (James) Peterson, Buckeye, AZ, Sister
Megan (Brandon) Mareska, Buckeye, AZ, Sister
Christopher Robbins, Medaryville, Brother
Nathaniel (Tyler) Robbins, Goodyear, AZ, Brother
Caleb (Taylor) Robbins, Kewanna, Brother
12 Nieces and Nephews: Quintin, Mallory, Qwest, Keegan, Koltyn, Chloe, Isabella, Octavia, Caleb Jr., Zuri, Peyton and Camden.
Joyce Batten, Hartford City, Maternal Grandmother
Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Robert Roe, Forest, Father-in-law
3 Brothers-in-law: Robert, Barri and Duke
2 Sisters-in-law: Andrea and Katherine
Heather Stavedahl, Winamac, Former Wife

Preceded in death by:
Jeremiah Robbins, Brother
Isaac Robbins, Nephew
Melody Batten, Aunt
Melissa Lovett, Mother-in-law

Mr. Robbins worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 11 years where he started as a conductor and worked his way up to engineer and remote operator. He worked at FedEx for a while before going to work at Rochester Metal Products where he was currently employed. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union Local #3261-01. He was a talented mechanic who liked to tinker on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially bonfires, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed building model cars with his kids (he had a lot of patience). He loved his family very much, especially his children who were his heart and soul. The kids will always have good memories of playing baseball with their dad. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. (Tuesday), at the funeral home with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating. Private disposition be at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 456 Winamac, IN 46996 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.