Wallace Ray "Wally" Robinson
May 6, 1936 ~ September 14, 2017
Wallace Ray “Wally” Robinson, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away September 14, 2017 at Kindred Health and Rehab in Greenwood. Wally was born May 6, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana to the late Herb and Sally (Dupps) Robinson. He graduated from Batesville High School where he served as his class president all four years. A superior high school athlete, Wally achieved 10 letters in football, basketball, baseball, and softball.
After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps; he served in Japan and Okinawa. Wally especially enjoyed his role as a district manager for Kroger, a position which he held for 43 years. He was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and the American Legion. In his spare time, Wally enjoyed golfing, playing cards, fishing, reading, hunting, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Wally was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Robinson and his sister, Gayle Kellerman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn M. (Telles) Robinson; daughter, Barbara A. (John) Reed of Indianapolis; two sons, Jeff R. (Kami) Robinson of Martinsville and Michael J. (Carol) Robinson of Plainfield; his brothers, Gene (Carol) Robinson of Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Jerry Robinson of California; half-brother, David Robinson; two sisters, Judy Laudick of Batesville, Indiana, and Connie Knutson of Portland, Oregon; seven grandsons, Benjamin, Jake, Justin, Brandon, Brett, Drew, and Devin; and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis where afternoon prayers will begin at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may share online condolences with Wally’s family.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).
I remember Mr Robinson in my early Kroger days in Plainfield Indiana. He was a great man. My sincere condolences to the family.
Carolyn – I am so very sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad had so many good times with you and Wally. They spoke of you often. With sympathy- Janet Kirschner (Joan Grieshop’s daughter)
Love you, Uncle Wally
Lots of wonderful memories with Wally and family! Of course being a Kroger man Joe has lots of memories with Wally and then with our families joined through marriage we continued to have many wonderful times together. He definitely is leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren that will be carried on for many years. Praying for God’s healing and comfort for Carolyn and all of the children. He will be missed by all. Joe and Peggy Arnett
Carolyn,
As Wally probably told you, we lived in the same tent while in Japan for two years. Under those conditions, we all got to know each other quite well. We all enjoyed Wally. We did have fun together in the late 50s. Seems like yesterday!
June and I are so thankful that we stopped by to visit you two in Indianapolis. Great to talk about old times. Wally THANKS FOR THE GOOD MEMORIES. WE MISS YOU!
Dick and June Rogers
Carolyn, My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I have many fond memories of working with Wally during his time in South Bend. He impacted a great many people making the working experience a positive one. I especially remember his joy when speaking of his kids and grandkids. You two were quite a couple. All the best to the family. Tim Coleman.
I was a fatherless 14 year old when I fierst met Wally Robinson. He gave my mother her first real job and allowed her to raise 5 children gracefully. He then gave my brother his first real job, and at 14, he gave me my first job. It seemed to me that Wally spent a lifetime giving….and there is not a man nor woman on this planet that I adored and admired more than my dearest frien, Wally Robinson. I grieve for the family, but I rejoice in knowing that they were and are surrounded by him every day of their lives. God bless the man that was and is better than a father to me. John Deckard
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Wally was my Mom’s manager in Bloomington at store J-183 when I was a little kid. My brother’s John & Doug Deckard worked for him as well. Years later when I followed them all, Wally was my zone manager. We all had respect & admiration for this man, Wally Robinson, a man of integrity & honor. He was not just my Mom’s boss, but a very dear friend to her over the years. Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. A great husband, father, grandpa, a great man.