Ryan John Robbins

Ryan John Robbins

ryan robbins

June 15, 1972 ~ November 14, 2012

SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Jeffrey Pflug FINAL RESTING PLACE: Vernon Cemetery Vernon, Indiana VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and 2 hours prior to the service on Wednesday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Ryan J. Robbins Memorial Fund through the funeral home Ryan John Robbins, 40, of Sycamore St., died on November 8, 2012 at Methodist Hospital of a heart aneurysm. He was born in Seymour on June 15, 1972, the son of John R. Robbins and Vicki Hukill Sommer. He married Terri Southerland on June 6, 2000. He was a graduate of Central High School in Louisville, Ky. Ryan served in the United States Air Force at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, S.D. from 1991 to 1995, as a senior airman in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Ryan currently worked for the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. Ryan had a passion for the game of softball. He competed in major and class A and B softball for 20 years. He won numerous world championships in NSA, ASA and USSSA. Ryan was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ryan is survived by his wife, Terri Southerland-Robbins of Columbus; daughters, Sophia Grace Robbins of Columbus, and Kassie Jackson Robbins of Orlando, Fla.; his father and stepmother, John R. Robbins and Julia Laupus Robbins of Louisville Ky.; his mother and stepfather, Vicki Hukill Sommer and Robert Sommer of Madison; brothers, William Robbins, Justin Robbins and Jarrett Robbins, all of Louisville Ky.; sisters, Angie Sommer-Hamilton of Madison, and Jennifer Robbins of Queens, N.Y. Ryan was preceded in death by one brother, Robbie Jacob Sommer; his grandmother, Patricia Vondielingen; and beloved uncle, Gary Hukill of Seymour.

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  1. Sending love and Prayers to this family. ” Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Please know the impact that Ryan had on so many life’s and his legacy will live on forever Ashley Atchison-Burton

  2. Terri, Sophie and family – We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers always….

  3. I am so grateful to my brother Bob for bringing Vicki, William, Ryan, Angie, and Robby into our family. May Ryan and younger brother Robby have a wonderful reunion in heaven, and may they both rest in peace. My prayers are for all who loved Ryan as we remember his energetic life and once again travel our grief journey. Ryan will be sadly missed until our reunion in heaven. Love, Aunt Susie

  4. Ryan you will be greatly missed. That smile and always joking around. We will try to take care of Terri and Sophia the best we can. Until we meet again my friend. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends.

  5. I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband, Raymond, has known Ryan forever, it seems, as a softball player. Ryan was so kind and funny and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed talking to Raymond about their love of the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The softball family has lost a wonderful player.

  6. Johh, Julia, Justin, Jarrett, and Jennifer….We are so sorry for the lose of Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

  7. Terri, Sorry I didn’t get to speak with you at the visitation. I was going to come up and say “Maintenance” – which I remember Ryno jokingly calling you from time-to-time. I’ll never forget all the good times we all had during the Sportstar years. And who can forget the Culvertown Marathon – especially the hill! 🙂 Take care, Hitman


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ryan robbins

June 15, 1972 ~ November 8, 2012

SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Jeffrey Pflug FINAL RESTING PLACE: Vernon Cemetery Vernon, Indiana VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and 2 hours prior to the service on Wednesday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Ryan J. Robbins Memorial Fund through the funeral home Ryan John Robbins, 40, of Sycamore St., died on November 8, 2012 at Methodist Hospital of a heart aneurysm. He was born in Seymour on June 15, 1972, the son of John R. Robbins and Vicki Hukill Sommer. He married Terri Southerland on June 6, 2000. He was a graduate of Central High School in Louisville, Ky. Ryan served in the United States Air Force at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, S.D. from 1991 to 1995, as a senior airman in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Ryan currently worked for the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. Ryan had a passion for the game of softball. He competed in major and class A and B softball for 20 years. He won numerous world championships in NSA, ASA and USSSA. Ryan was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ryan is survived by his wife, Terri Southerland-Robbins of Columbus; daughters, Sophia Grace Robbins of Columbus, and Kassie Jackson Robbins of Orlando, Fla.; his father and stepmother, John R. Robbins and Julia Laupus Robbins of Louisville Ky.; his mother and stepfather, Vicki Hukill Sommer and Robert Sommer of Madison; brothers, William Robbins, Justin Robbins and Jarrett Robbins, all of Louisville Ky.; sisters, Angie Sommer-Hamilton of Madison, and Jennifer Robbins of Queens, N.Y. Ryan was preceded in death by one brother, Robbie Jacob Sommer; his grandmother, Patricia Vondielingen; and beloved uncle, Gary Hukill of Seymour.

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