James Henry Robbins, of Chelsea, MI, age 90, passed away on September 16, 2024. James was born on October 17, 1933 in Luther, MI, the son of Forest and Hattie (Koch) Robbins. He honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On June 12, 1955, he married Betty Jane (Haimbaugh), who survives him.
In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by two children, Diane (Jay) Hughes of Ann Arbor and Steven (Shelly) Robbins of Grass Lake; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Margaret Hunerjager of Niles, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Gordon (Mary) and Donald (Phyllis), and grandson, Shelby.
Jim worked at Mallek’s gas station in Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Fire Department. He was a skilled electrician and a proud member of the Local 252 IBEW. He was a member of the Ann Arbor American Legion, the Post 46 Hunt and Fish Club, and the local Moose Lodge. In 1968, he and Betty built their current home in Chelsea. Jim was also a dedicated member of the Chelsea Fair Board and the First United Methodist Church for many years.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, playing euchre and generally puttering or tinkering on a variety of objects.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Community Fair, to Michigan Heart, or to the Veterans Administration-Community Living Center in Ann Arbor, MI (VA-CLC).
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
