Ronald E. Robbins Sr.

Ronald E. "Ron" Robbins, Sr., 89, of Farmington, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Farmington Country Manor. He was born on February 6, 1933 in Richland Center, IN, a son of Raymond Arthur and Elsie (Schrieber) Robbins. Ron married Patricia M. Knott on May 31, 1954 in Hernando, MS. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2008 in Peoria.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard "Dick" and Duane "Bud" Robbins; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Marvin; three brother-in-laws, Clarence "Tiny" Marvin, Leo "Pork" Knott, and Bob Slattery; and niece, Cynthia Marvin.

Ron is survived by his five children, Ron (Sheila) Robbins of Canton, Teckla Kosieracki of Peoria, Jeanette Robbins of Peoria, Teresa (John) Lefler of Toluca, and Jonathan Robbins of Farmington; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jan (Clyde) Durr of Charlotte, NC; three sister-in-laws, Pat Robbins of Bartonville, Carol Robbins of Peoria, and Diana Knott of Glasford; and several nieces and nephews.

Ron worked as a pipefitter for Keystone in Bartonville for 37 years, retiring in 1991.

He loved gardening, picking up discarded bicycles and repairing them and donating them to The Children's Home. Ron also collected and repaired clocks, he even built several grandfather clocks. He volunteered for the Peoria Park District for over 20 years. Ron was a member of Memorial Christian Church in Peoria.

Ron's funeral service will be at 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Rev. Orville Bass will officiate. His visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm also on Saturday at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial Christian Church in Peoria.

Online condolences may be left for Ron's family at www.davison-fulton.com.