COLUMBUS/ROCKFORD—Richard H. Robbins, age 70, passed away with two daughters by his side, listening to Jimmy Buffett at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, IL on Friday, May 20, 2022. He was born on May 27, 1951 to Lester and Doris (Krenz) Robbins and was raised in Columbus. Richard was a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School where he was also on the golf and football teams. Richard graduated from UW Oshkosh with a business degree. He dabbled in the insurance industry and Sales Force with his brother before working for the past 20 years for UPS.  He loved golfing, traveling, going to Jimmy Buffett concerts and spending time with his children and granddaughter. A Packer, Brewer, Badgers, Bucks and Chicago Blackhawks fan, Richard also enjoyed parasailing and was always up for trying something new.

Richard was survived by his daughters Kim and Meredith; granddaughter Gracie. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Donn Robbins; grandparents; Henry Krenz and Evelyn Joyce; step father John Dingee.

A private graveside service will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus.

A special heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Cardinal Wing of River Bluff for the compassionate care of our dad and grandpa. Please share your online condolences with Richard's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.