Robert "Robin" Ray Crosby Jr.

Robert “Robin” Ray Crosby, Jr., age 81, left this world peacefully on 22 October, 2023. Robin was born on June 19, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky. He graduated from Frank B. Willis High School in 1960 and Ohio Wesleyan University in 1964. He received a Master’s in Education from Miami of Ohio. He worked for 40 years as a Social Studies teacher and as a school counselor at the Ohio State School for the Blind before retiring in 2005. He was adored by his students and colleagues and even learned to type on a braille typewriter. Robin was a talented athlete who excelled at many sports. He was a star player on the OWU basketball team and was an avid runner who completed several marathons. He also had a passion for history and current events, and would read the New York Times from front to back each day, even underlining parts of some articles. Robin loved his family deeply. He and his late wife Kristan were best friends and their 53-year marriage was filled with love and laughter. The couple enjoyed completing word games and puzzles, watching Ohio State sports and late night shows. Robin was proud of his children and grandchildren, speaking often about their attributes and accomplishments. He loved animals as well. He had numerous dogs over his lifetime and enjoyed being in nature. He would feed the squirrels and birds in his backyard, and over time received visits from a wide variety of other hungry animals, including ducks, rabbits, deer, and even a groundhog. Robin loved to laugh and is remembered for being a gentle, kind man who brought joy to his loved ones. He was brave in his fight against cancer, and maintained his strength and sense of humor until the end.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife Kristan Crosby, his father Robert Crosby, Sr. and mother Wilda (Legge) Crosby. He is survived by his sisters Carole Mundy and Cathy (John) Vigor and his children: Chris Crosby (Joyce), Cara Clippinger (Jon), Kyle Crosby (Jessica), Callie George (Kyle) and his precious grandchildren: Will, Maddie, Ryan, Max, James and Gia.

A visitation will be held at Schoedinger Northwest (1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221) on Saturday, November 18th from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Robin to the OSU James Cancer Hospital: https://cancer.osu.edu/for-donors-and-volunteers/how-to-donate