Kenneth “Ken” E. Robbins,83, passed in the comfort of his own home. Born October 19, 1939, in Perry, OK, born to Charley and Jessie (Hill) Robbins.
Kenneth married Jeanette ZumMallen on May 29, 1960 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche, Oklahoma. They were married for 63 years. Ken worked in the material handling business in Edmond, OK before moving to Blue Springs in 1981 to work with Lely Manufacturing. In 1984, Ken opened his own business, Circle K Manufacturing, Inc. He was in business for over 30 years – shipping all over the country until retiring Sept. 2001.
Ken graduated from Central State College (Now, Central Oklahoma University), Edmond OK. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Edmond, OK where he was an elder and held many other church offices. Since moving to Blue Springs, he was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs, MO.
Ken was a devoted husband and father of two children. He loved fishing, bowling, horseshoes, puzzles, playing pool, cards, dominoes, and taking care of his well-manicured lawn. He enjoyed Bible study and sports. He was a coach for a youth bowling league. He also coached a youth baseball league for eight years. He helped start the famous Timothy Steak Burger stand. He enjoyed going to various school events that his grandkids participated in – such as volleyball and football.
Kenneth leaves behind his beloved wife, Jeanette. His son, Larry Robbins and his wife, Linda of Edmond, Oklahoma and his daughter, Jeanne Peve and her husband Brian of Blue Springs, Missouri. Ken also leaves behind two grandchildren, Tucker Peve of Blue Springs, Missouri and McKenzie Peve of Bentonville, AR. Ken was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Timothy Lutheran Church of Blue Springs. Memories of Ken and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs. The funeral service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., immediately following the visitation at Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs. Pastor John Otte will be officiating, followed by a Committal Service and burial at Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, MO.
Condolences to Jeanette and family from Keith and Terri Goble and family.
We have been blessed to get to know the two of you since you moved into the neighborhood.
I enjoyed each and every one of my interactions with Ken.
I knew each time I was out in the yard and I heard his mower running that it was a near certainty that he soon would be heading my way for a visit while remaining on his mower.
My biggest takeaways from our conversations was how much he loved and valued time with his family, and of course how much he enjoyed taking care of his yard.
He brightened any day that I shared time with him.
My deepest sympathies during this time,
Keith
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ken Robbins for comfort and peace at the time of this great loss. Ken will be greatly missed at Timothy. Besides being a faithful servant of the Lord, Ken was a great leader and supporter of Timothy Lutheran Church. A good friend gone too soon.
I’ve known Ken since we moved to Red Rock,OK in 1949. He was a great friend, and a great person. During later years we were able to meet his precious wife and came to love her as well. While living at Red Rock, Ken helped my dad with a Boy Scouts group and my dad relied on him and loved him like a son. Ken came to Tulsa when we moved here in 1956 and lived with us while working with my dad at his Conoco Station. I have such fondmemories of those years and feel honored to have been his friend!
Kenny was a high school friend. A friendship that lasted into our adulthood. He had a sweet and kind heart. His smile was so refreshing and always present. He will truly be missed . Our sincere condolences to his family during this difficult time.
My fond thoughts and prayers to Ken’s great family. I lived next door to them for many years. Ken and his family were the best neighbors a person could dream of. ……and even more, I feel so proud to have him as a friend. I am so happy he is now at peace and healthy again. He will be missed, but fondly remembered.
My sincere condolences to Jeanette and family. I will miss Ken’s smile and warm welcome at church.