LeRoy Robeson, Jr.

LeRoy Robeson, Jr., 99, of Carroll Manor in Delphi, died at 4:22 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013, at IU Arnett in Lafayette.

He was born January 12, 1914 to the late Leroy and Anna Downham Robeson.  On April 28, 1940, he married (Mildred) Charline Yeager at the Camden Baptist Church; she passed away November 15, 2001.

LeRoy “Junior” farmed most of his life and was still running a combine at 96 years of age.  He was Washington Township Trustee for several years.  He served on the Carroll County School Board after it was first consolidated.  Junior was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and served as a past president of the Council.  He was also a past president of Rock Creek Cemetery.

Surviving are three sons, Maurice Robeson (wife: Janalie) of Flora, Lloyd Robeson (wife: Saundra) of Macungie, Penn., and Carl Robeson (wife: Dottye) of Camden; six grandchildren, Miriam Robeson Pickens of New Jersey, Michele Howard of Indianapolis, Renee Robeson of New Jersey, Eric Robeson of Penn., Kurt Robeson of New Jersey, and Todd Robeson of Oklahoma; nine great grandchildren, Samantha, Benjamin and Caitlin Pickens all of Flora, Anna and August Wallendal both of New Jersey, Luke and Payt Robeson both of Oklahoma, and Chase and Noah Robeson both of New Jersey; one nephew, Kevin Robeson (wife: Karen); niece, Annalea Robeson; great niece, Katrina Robeson; and great nephew, Kurtis Robeson.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Pauline Robeson; and one brother, Eldon Robeson.

Visitation for Junior will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel in Flora from 4-8 p.m.  Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on February 1, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church, 6765 East 800 North, Logansport, IN, 46947.  Burial will follow in Rock Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Junior’s name may be made to Faith Lutheran Church of Logansport.