David Edward "Dave" Robbins

David Edward "Dave" Robbins obituary, Indianapolis, IN

David Edward "Dave" Robbins

David Robbins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakley-Hammond Funeral Home on Apr. 8, 2025.

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David "Dave" Edward Robbins, 75, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis on July 15, 1949 to Gerald E. and Janet E. (Gwinn) Robbins. Dave was a 1966 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. He then graduated from Indiana University. Dave started his teaching career in Manchester, New Hampshire for 10 years before returning to his alma mater, Arsenal Technical High School where he taught English from August 24, 1990 until his retirement, June 1, 2011. In retirement he continued to enjoy researching his family genealogy, his bowling league, volunteering at the Damien Center, and socializing with his friends and family. Dave also enjoyed going to flea markets and garage sales. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dave is survived by his brothers, Ronald A. (Nancy), Daniel L. (Connie) and Steven R. (Jan) Robbins; his nieces Renee Robbins (Jessi), Kelly Peasley (Jason), Damien Sparks (Kelly), Amanda Flores, Amanda Wells (Stephen); and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oakley-Hammond Funeral Home; Moore & Kirk Irvington Chapel, 5342 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, with visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Washington Park East Cemetery.

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David A Ward

April 13, 2025

David´s spirit will live on in the love and kindness that he leaves behind. You will be missed my friend.

Martin Haywood

April 11, 2025

Dave was a good friend. A sweet and gentle man. Fly high buddy. You will be missed.

Bruce Stevenson

April 11, 2025

Dave you were one of the of the best! Soar high my friend

Michael Kinser

April 9, 2025

Your brother in love, Michael

Andrew

April 9, 2025

Fly high my friend

Michael Kinser

April 9, 2025

To so many, David was,"School Teacher David". He taught for forty years at Tech Highschool. He was my brother by love. He knew so many more people then I can think of. Everyone would come up and say,"hi". He loved his family and was often looking after his mom.
The March on DC, we went to, impacted him greatly. Dave loved his home across from Brookside Park, and then remodeled his new home on Market Street. David enjoyed doing many things, cards, traveling, bowling, Shakespeare, and being a teacher. He also enjoyed his friends, camping, canoeing, karaoke. He also liked going out for a deer at the local pub. David will be forever remembered for his warmth by so many.
Now he is to return to star dust, from which he was made.

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