Lawrence Eugene Robbins May 13, 1955 - March 10, 2026

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Lawrence Eugene Robbins, 70, Humansville, Missouri, was the engineer on his final train ride home on March 10, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

Larry as he was called by friends and family was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 13, 1955. He was the only son and middle child to Herbert Robbins and Wanda Rose (Peterson) Robbins of Tonganoxie Kansas. Larry spent his childhood and teenage years in Tonganoxie Kansas where he graduated high school. He loved sports and played football, wrestled, and was involved in track. In 1974 Larry went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked in maintenance away, was a conductor and eventually an engineer.

In 2006 Larry married Sherri and became the BONUS dad to Keith, Kyle and Luke.

Larry was proceeded in death by his parents, Herb and Wanda Robbins; a nephew, Justin Mark, and a grandson Keith McRae Marquis.

Larry is survived by his wife Sherri Robbins of the home. Bonus son Keith and wife Stefanie Marquis, bonus son Kyle and wife Amanda Marquis, and bonus son Luke and wife Olivia Routh. Mother In Law Sharon McMillin. Sister Carolyn Mark. Sister Diane Robbins and Les McPeak. Brother in law James and wife Melissa McMillin. Niece Jennifer Wilson and husband Alan. Niece Amanda Derby and husband Mike. Nephew Bryce and wife Heather McMillin. Niece Baylee McMillin and fiancé Trent Hayes. Nephew Blayne and wife Lauren McMillin. Great Nephew Bryce Wilson and wife Mikayla. Great Niece Audrey Heidt and husband Dakota. Great Nephews Ryker, Maverick and Brexton. And 9 grandchildren Blaike, Brady, Quade, Allyanna, Cash, Knox Oaklee, Jimmy, Aurora, and Lyla. As well as one great, great niece, Collins J and one great, great nephew Drew.

Service were held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00 PM at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Missouri. Interment was held at Robinson Cemetery, Weaubleau, Missouri