Ronald Lee Robbins, 81, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, surrounded by his family. Ron was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Scott City, the son of Orville and Garnett (Ballentine) Robbins.
Ron served in the United States Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal. After his service, Ron earned a bachelor’s degree at McPherson College in McPherson, and a master’s degree at Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Ron was an active and caring minister for the United Methodist Church, as well as combined Methodist and Presbyterian churches, serving in Hazleton, Stanley, and Des Moines, Iowa, Bennington, Diamond City, Omaha and Yellville, Ark.
Ron enjoyed bird watching, carving, singing and sharing stories.
He married Carol Ann Robbins in 1987, and they spent many wonderful years in Yellville, Ark., before moving to Salina.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Alisa (Mike) Smith, Randy (Doe) Robbins and Terry (Celeste) Robbins; two brothers, Gary (Mary Ann) Robbins and Ed (Ruth) Robbins; one sister, Judy (Dale) Taddiken; stepchildren, Stacey (Jim) Gingell and Creigh (Keri) Bell; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless other loved ones.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Online condolences and more information at www.ryanmortuary.com.
Ron served in the United States Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal. After his service, Ron earned a bachelor’s degree at McPherson College in McPherson, and a master’s degree at Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Ron was an active and caring minister for the United Methodist Church, as well as combined Methodist and Presbyterian churches, serving in Hazleton, Stanley, and Des Moines, Iowa, Bennington, Diamond City, Omaha and Yellville, Ark.
Ron enjoyed bird watching, carving, singing and sharing stories.
He married Carol Ann Robbins in 1987, and they spent many wonderful years in Yellville, Ark., before moving to Salina.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Alisa (Mike) Smith, Randy (Doe) Robbins and Terry (Celeste) Robbins; two brothers, Gary (Mary Ann) Robbins and Ed (Ruth) Robbins; one sister, Judy (Dale) Taddiken; stepchildren, Stacey (Jim) Gingell and Creigh (Keri) Bell; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless other loved ones.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Online condolences and more information at www.ryanmortuary.com.
Ronald Lee Robbins, 81, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, surrounded by his family. Ron was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Scott City, the son of Orville and Garnett (Ballentine) Robbins.
Ron served in the United States Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal. After his service, Ron earned a bachelor’s degree at McPherson College in McPherson, and a master’s degree at Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Ron was an active and caring minister for the United Methodist Church, as well as combined Methodist and Presbyterian churches, serving in Hazleton, Stanley, and Des Moines, Iowa, Bennington, Diamond City, Omaha and Yellville, Ark.
Ron enjoyed bird watching, carving, singing and sharing stories.
He married Carol Ann Robbins in 1987, and they spent many wonderful years in Yellville, Ark., before moving to Salina.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Alisa (Mike) Smith, Randy (Doe) Robbins and Terry (Celeste) Robbins; two brothers, Gary (Mary Ann) Robbins and Ed (Ruth) Robbins; one sister, Judy (Dale) Taddiken; stepchildren, Stacey (Jim) Gingell and Creigh (Keri) Bell; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless other loved ones.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Online condolences and more information at www.ryanmortuary.com.
Ron served in the United States Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal. After his service, Ron earned a bachelor’s degree at McPherson College in McPherson, and a master’s degree at Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Ron was an active and caring minister for the United Methodist Church, as well as combined Methodist and Presbyterian churches, serving in Hazleton, Stanley, and Des Moines, Iowa, Bennington, Diamond City, Omaha and Yellville, Ark.
Ron enjoyed bird watching, carving, singing and sharing stories.
He married Carol Ann Robbins in 1987, and they spent many wonderful years in Yellville, Ark., before moving to Salina.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Alisa (Mike) Smith, Randy (Doe) Robbins and Terry (Celeste) Robbins; two brothers, Gary (Mary Ann) Robbins and Ed (Ruth) Robbins; one sister, Judy (Dale) Taddiken; stepchildren, Stacey (Jim) Gingell and Creigh (Keri) Bell; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless other loved ones.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery, Ellsworth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Online condolences and more information at www.ryanmortuary.com.
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