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Francis “Frank” Robinson                  Send flowers

Services: Monday, August 25 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville

Visitation: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2 to 5 pm at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Francis “Frank” Robinson, 70 of Richwood, died a peaceful Holy Death at home, surrounded by his family, on August 20, 2025 after a short battle with stomach cancer. He was devoted to his wife of 50 years, Lucy “Diane” (Scharf) Robinson, and was the proud father of daughters and sons-in-law: Toni and Nathan Brake of Milford Center, Ellie and Chris Roseburrough of Marysville, and Tricia and Tom Lauducci of Worthington. Frank was also a beloved Irish Granda to 8 grandchildren: Travis, Taylor, and Olivia Brake; Aloysius, Samantha, and Griffey Roseburrough; and Nico and Mara Lauducci. Frank was born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 2, 1955 to a military family. He spent his childhood around the world but called Portsmouth, Ohio home for many years before moving to Marion and graduating from Marion Catholic HS. When he and Diane started a family, they set down roots in Richwood. He was proud of the life they built close to their large extended family and alongside wonderful neighbors, friends, and co-workers. Even after 28 years at Honda, Frank didn’t slow down in retirement. You’d find him fishing at the lake, working on a project, teaching someone how to fix something (he’d bring the parts), or building something fun for the grandkids. If you met Frank and didn’t hear about “his girls” or his travels on 2 and 4 wheels with Diane or how proud he was of his grandchildren, then you're the exception. He never met a stranger and was always quick with an offer to help. His children remember him for his intentional nature and for teaching them to love fiercely, fight for the underdog, and “leave it better than you found it." He knew how to make people feel important and he relished telling a good story to anyone willing to sit for a spell. Frank is survived by his brothers, Tim and Bruce; in-laws, Brenda and Mary Robinson, Mike, Tom, Pat, Gail, Steve, Chris, and Jane Scharf, Jo and Dave Miller, Carol and John Thiel, Paula Price; and innumerable nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a premature infant; parents Winifred McNamara and Charles Robinson; siblings Leslie, Fran, Chuck, and Mark; and extended family members Mary, Carl, John, Keri, Matthew John, Joseph Killian, Rick, Shasta, Kelly, and Jesse. Friends may call Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2 to 5 pm at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where a rosary service will be held at 5 pm. Funeral mass will take place on Monday, August 25 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marysville, followed by luncheon in the fellowship hall and burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Kenton at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville or Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Frank definitely left this world better than he found it, and he will be dearly missed. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to St. Mary's Cemetery Directions to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church  (website) Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Bill Woods West Liberty Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM This world is a better place because Frank was here. I look back with many fond memories of great times at work but mostly on the links golfing with him. I know I will see him again when we walk the street of gold with our Saviour Jesus. #2 from: Tom and Ruby Gwynn   Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM Very sad for your loss. I heard most of those stories. He especially informed me about your family’s Notre Dame experience. Saw him a lot at Honda and  we had lots to share. #3 from: Mj kelly Portsmouth Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM I went to school with Frank, and although I did not know him as a man, I knew him as a kind and generous young boy who had a quick smile and a kind word for everybody.. I’m sorry for your loss #4 from: Mike Riedmiller Bellefontaine Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM Frank was great person!!! Worked with him on body line at Honda  in  the early 80’s then talked to him thru the years when he was in maintenance and i was in Material Service!!! May God’s Love and Peace be with his family and friends!!! R.I.P Frank!!! #5 from: Susie Leeper Marion, Oh Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM I share your sadness. Frank, John Livingston, Ralph Frazier and I worked together for the Richwood Water Dept. many years ago. We were a good team. RIP my friend. #6 from: Angela (Davis) Phipps Richwood/Mt Victory Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM Diane so sorry for your loss of Frank there is nothing harder than losing your spouse after so many years of being together but when they are ill you look at it as they are in the arms of our Lord and being free of pain even though it hurts. think of all those wonderful times the laughs the hugs and just being together and you will get thru and don't be afraid to let those tears flow or a laugh for no reason my thoughts and prayers are with you may he RiP in the enternal life of the lord. Amen #7 from: Beverly Sekella Belle Center Ohio Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM Dear Toni, So very sorry to hear of your dear father’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Beverly Waters Sekella #8 from: Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton Marion, Ohio Sun, Aug 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM Diane and extended Families, We're sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he find peace and comfort in Heaven. ✝️ 🙏 The Claytons #9 from: Billie Jordan   Sun, Aug 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM So sorry Diane. I remember the good old days working with him at Stofcheck Ambulance Service. Prayers for you and the family 🙏 #10 from: Jessica Osborn   Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM Frank and I hired into Honda the same day.  We became friends right away, even working next to each other on the Assembly line.  He was always smiling, and always talking about Diane and their girls.  We always bumped into each other through the years and true to form, always started a conversation about Diane and their girls, and updating me on the latest.  When my son died, Frank came looking for me as soon as he heard about it.  He was one of the best supporters I had, helping me through my grief.  He is greatly missed by many.  It was an honor to know him and have him as a friend.

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