Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Melvin Robbins
Melvin E. Robbins, age 82 of Wapakoneta, died at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born February 23, 1936 in Ida, Michigan; the son of the late DeGarmo and Ada Heiden Robbins. On September 19, 1964 he married Jean L. Wimer, who survives.
Mr. Robbins was owner and operator of R & W. Dry Wall Company and Lake Amanda Camp Ground where he and his wife had run for 40 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.
His memberships include the Spencerville American Legion Post 191 and the VFW Post 6772; Wapakoneta Am Vets 333 and the Eagles Post 691; and the Lima Moose Lodge.
He will be remembered for his hard work, sharing a good joke, his famous soups, and he enjoyed playing golf and working with wood. Mel also was a good pool player, he taught pool and shot pool in leagues.
Survivors also include 2 daughters - Tina Robbins of Cleveland; DeAnna (Kevin) Geiger of Celina; 2 grandchildren - Beth (Cody) Liston and Tristan Kohn; 2 step grandchildren - Phil Rasawher and Ashley Muhlenkamp; a great grandchild - Ben Liston; 4 step great grandchildren; 3 brothers - Duane (Judy) Robbins of South Dakota; Larry (Bessie) Robbins of Michigan; Dick (Helen) Robbins of Florida; a sister-Sharon Shivley of Michigan; a sister-in-law - Sandy Robbins of Lima; a brother-in-law - Steve Wimer of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law - Tom Hodgkins; a grandson - John Geiger; 2 brothers - Bill Robbins and Roger Robbins.
Funeral services will begin 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com.
