Larry Lee Robinson, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at
Midland Care Hospice surrounded by his daughter, son-in-law and three
granddaughters.
He was born May 22, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas,
the son of Roy Gene and Elora (Devine) Robinson. He graduated from
Pawnee Rock High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air
Force from 1963 to 1967 as a unit health technician where he earned a
National Defense Service Medal.
Larry was married to Judy Bass
and they had one daughter together, born in 1971; they later divorced.
Larry lived in Anaheim, California for many years before returning to
Kansas. Larry was employed as an automotive salesman by Marmie Motors in
Great Bend, Kansas for 18 years, retiring in 2009. He then moved to
Topeka to be closer to his daughter and her family.
Larry was a member of Christ the King Church in Topeka, Kansas.
Survivors
include his daughter Holly Rivera (Matthew) of Topeka; granddaughter
Madeline Rivera (25) of Lawrence, KS, granddaughter Gabriela Rivera (22)
of Lawrence, KS, and granddaughter Eva Rivera (15) of Topeka. He was
preceded in death by both parents, brothers Ray and Ronald Robinson, and
former wife Judy Bass-Schimmel.
Larry enjoyed cars, cooking,
football, history, watching the news, talking with other veterans and
spending time with his granddaughters whom he adored beyond measure. He
was always called “Papa Larry” by those who loved him best. Larry had
the gift of gab and did not know a stranger.
A funeral service
will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at the Dove
Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in
Topeka. At 11:00 a.m. graveside services will be held at Mount Hope
Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street in Topeka. The family will receive
friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on March 11th back at the Dove
Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Medical Center, 2200 SW Gage
Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66622.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.