Benjamin Adam Robbins, 37, of Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
He was born on April 14, 1986 in Hartford City, IN to Randal Alan and Susan Carol [Batten] Robbins. Ben 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.
Ben worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 11 years where he started as a conductor and worked his way up to engineer and remote operator. Ben 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
Ben was a talented mechanic who liked to tinker on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially bonfires, hunting, and fishing. Ben especially enjoyed building model cars with his kids (he had a lot of patience).
On June 30, 2011, Ben married Marissa Ann Roe in Monticello, IN. She survives. They lived at Lake Bruce for eleven years before recently moving to Winamac. Ben 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. Ben will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
Marissa Ann [Roe] Robbins, Winamac, IN Wife
Trista Kay Robbins, Winamac, IN Daughter
Elizabeth Marie Robbins, Winamac, IN Daughter
Annabelle Sophia Robbins, Winamac, IN Daughter
Benjamin Adam Robbins II, Winamac, IN Son
Randal Alan and Susan Carol [Batten] Robbins, Buckeye, AZ Parents
Abigail (James) Peterson, Buckeye, AZ Sister
Megan (Brandon) Mareska, Buckeye, AZ Sister
Christopher Robbins, Medaryville, IN Brother
Nathaniel (Tyler) Robbins, Goodyear, AZ Brother
Caleb (Taylor) Robbins, Kewanna, IN Brother
12 Nieces and Nephews: Quintin, Mallory, Qwest, Keegan, Koltyn, Chloe, Isabella, Octavia, Caleb Jr., Zuri, Peyton, and Camden
Joyce Batten, Hartford City, IN Maternal Grandmother
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
Robert Roe, Forest, IN Father-in-law
3 Brother-in-laws: Robert, Barri, and Duke
2 Sister-in-laws: Andrea and Katherine
Heather Stavedahl, Winamac, IN Former Wife
Preceded in death by:
Jeremiah Robbins, Brother
Isaac Robbins, Nephew
Melody Batten, Aunt
Melissa Lovett, Mother-in-law
Visitation will be from 3-6 PM EDT Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral services will be held at 6 PM EDT Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating.
Private Disposition will take place at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball PO 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, IN.
