Obituaries

Reginald “Reg” David Robbins, age 72, died at home surrounded by the love of his family and friends on October 4, 2025.

Reg was born in Houghton Lake, Michigan on February 17, 1953.

Reg graduated from Brimley Area High School in 1971 and received an associate’s degree in law enforcement in 1977 from Lake Superior State College preparing him for his thirty-year career with the Michigan Department of Corrections.

Reg was affectionately known as Coach to many. He coached basketball for Brimley Area schools for thirty-three years; fifteen of those years were spent coaching side by side with his beloved friend, John (Raco) Akkanen.

Reg is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances (Osborne) Robbins; son, Darrell (Becky) Mead Sr; brother, Eric Robbins; Grandparents, Arly & Anna Osborne; Aunt Lois (Claude) Freeburn; Uncle Lloyd (Della) Osborne; Niece, Angel Charles.

Reg is survived by his “wom” of 45 years, Laurie Carrick Robbins; children, Kurt Robbins, Cody (Raelynn) Robbins; grandchildren, DJ (Ellen) Mead, John (Lexi) Mead, Mila Croad, Bobby Robbins, Camden Bertram, and Thaddeus Robbins; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Quinn and Alayna Mead, and Walker Mead; siblings, Gloria Jean (GJ) Hallesy; nieces and nephews, Sara (Paris) Billiot, Nathan Hallesy, Erica (Bryan) Newland, Steven (Tonya) Robbins, DeShawn Lowes, Graydon (G-$) Newland, and Meredith (Dip) Newland; and cousins, Bonnie Gerrity and Judy Cole; special friends and loved ones, Missy Moore, Jacques (Candice) LeBlanc Jr., Trista and Jade LeBlanc, Liz, Owen, and Baily Johnson-Anargyros, Jacques and Gloria LeBlanc, Chris and Michele Delridge, Mike and Audrey Breakie, Greg and Suzy Wink, and Tom (Leela) Lawrence.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at Armella Parker Senior Center, 12485 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715.

In lieu of flowers, please vote Democrat and Go Pack Go.

Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.