David E. Robinson

David Earl “Dave” Robinson, 78, of Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family, peacefully went to his Heavenly Father on May 28, 2013. He was born on August 2, 1934 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late David H. and Ada E. (Sherrick) Robinson. He graduated from Gomer High in 1952 and earned a business associates degree from International Business College. After serving in the Army in Heidelberg Germany from 1957-1959, he married “Dotty”. He then went on to be an accountant for General Telephone and retired after 31 years. However, his lifelong passion revolved around farming and the relationships he built as a result. He loved the trials and triumphs farming brought and lent a hand to anyone in need on the farm or elsewhere. As a member of the Silver King of Yesteryears Tractor Club, he enjoyed restoring and showing his tractor collection. Similarly he was a member of the Cadillac and Lasalle Club (CLC). He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a former member and treasurer at Bethany Lutheran Church and a supporter of various charitable organizations including The American Red Cross. He was sad when his bout with cancer 8 years ago meant he could no longer give blood since he was only a few pints short of the 100 pint club. David loved spending time with his family, especially winter holidays in Northern Michigan. He will be remembered as a man that was always there for his family and would do anything to enhance their futures. During the last 8 years, time with his 3 grandkids brought great joy and motivated him to continue his struggle so they’d remember papa and know his love. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. (Truesdale) Robinson; daughters, Darcy J. (William) Foley and Trudy A. (Matthew) Robinson-Foley; granddaughter, Kaitlinn Foley; grandsons, Keaney and Felix Robinson-Foley; four sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by one sister. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1126 S. Barr St., Ft. Wayne, IN with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 2-8 p.m. at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46809. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, OH on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11:00 am. Memorials may be made to The American Red Cross in memory of David E Robinson.