Michael Dee Robinette
August 19, 1951 ~ August 17, 2025
Michael Dee Robinette, 73, of Columbus, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home. He was born in Franklin, IN on August 19, 1951 to Lomen D. Robinette and Shirley Conway Robinette. He married Teresa Adam on February 24, 1979.
Michael enjoyed fishing and was passionate about building scale model cars. He received many awards for his unique creations. He was always quick with a joke and loved making people laugh. He had a vast knowledge of obscure things. He enjoyed writing short stories. He had so many amazing stories about, as he put it, “being in the right place at the right time”. He loved gardening and raising chickens.
Michael's interests were a mirror to his character—thoughtful, precise, and full of warmth. He was a friend to many, always ready with a word of encouragement or a listening ear. His presence was a comfort, a steady force in the lives of those who knew him.
Michael Robinette will be deeply missed, but the richness of his life's work and the love he shared will remain as a guiding light for all who had the privilege of knowing him.
In keeping with Michael’s wishes, cremation is planned. The Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home is serving the family.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Robinette; son, Michael A. (Sherry) Robinette; grandchildren, Ayriana L. (Wyatt) Yarbrough, Ayres Sayer and Alivia Sayer; brothers-in-law, David (Audrey) Adam and Greg (Robin) Adam; special nephew, Harley Shane Clifton; niece, Sheila (Andrew) Burgess and special friend, Mike Hollin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lomen and Shirley Robinette; sister, Brenda; mother-in-law, Flouelle George; brother-in-law, Steven Adam.
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Just found out Mike died. I knew him very well. Was in touch w/him & Teresa & sent them b-day cards. I knew him from high school in Mia FL. Last pic the sent me he looked like Santa Claus. He could pop a wheeley a long distance on his chopper. Didn’t hear from him anymore because he said his wife which was much younger than him was very jealous. I wasn’t after him when he left Mia. We had fun at the time we were younger. Then he went to a younger female still in high sch in indiana w/a bigger body. If u get what I mean. Doesn’t say what he died from. I had many letters from him that he would do art all over the envelopes. I am the same. I write a lot. Goodbye Mike. I’m sure Teresa misses u & Mike Jr. I have their pictures too. Laura Sewell