Robin Lee Boyer

Robin Lee Boyer of Chelsea, Michigan, age 69, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1956, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Laurence Harold and Laureta Elaine (Williams) Boyer.

Robin graduated from Chelsea High School in 1974, and then from Washtenaw Community College with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Robin started working at the age of 17. He was a coordinator with an eye for details and was technically oriented. He built many computers and loved cutting-edge technology. Robin worked many years as a Technician Engineer at Chrysler. He wrote instructional manuals and was very proud to have been part of the Viper Project. He retired from Chrysler in 2007. Robin liked learning the history of Chelsea, and helped build the Chelsea Historical Society. He enjoyed genealogy and played a part in gathering information for Ancestry.com. Robin contributed to Mayo Clinic's research and helped with the development of the protocol and treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome. In his retirement, he enjoyed many hobbies. Robin grew cacti and succulents and was featured in the Chelsea Newspaper for his gardens and fairy gardens. He enjoyed photography, bird watching, practicing Yoga and recently found joy in freshwater aquariums. Robin had a big heart, he loved creating things that sparked joy in others, like building swing sets and Duplo™ structures for his grandchildren.

Robin married Robin Gillespie on December 21, 1980, in Chelsea, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Justin Lee Boyer of Chelsea; daughter, Anna Marie (Ivan Noji Collins) Boyer of Ann Arbor; brother, Lauren William Boyer of Hudson, Florida; sister, Beverly Ann (Richard) Wright of El Paso, Texas; two grandchildren, John Orion Collins and Aiden Koji Collins; niece, Laurie (Matt) Wolfe; and nephew, Kevin Wengren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Judey Kalchik officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, before the service from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Border to Border Trail.