Robin Darryl Wibbens

Robin Darryl Wibbens, 69, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on a sunny Saturday morning.

Robin was born and raised in Albany. He graduated from Albany Union High in 1964. At 19 years of age, he enlisted in the United States Army and received two Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam between 1965 and 1967. In 1968 he married his wife, Linda Kay Robinson, and together they raised a family for the next 46 years. After the war Robin resumed his employment at Stone Forest Industries and continued to work there for more than 20 years. He later accepted a position with the US Postal Service where he worked as a rural carrier until retirement.

Robin was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting trips with his family. Large family gatherings with weekend campfires and Sunday dinners spent together were the norm. He was known as a practical joker and a "pretty poet." He enjoyed card games, trips to the beach and antiquing. His two biggest passions in life were his family and his gardens. He was a hard worker and a gentle soul; a great man who was greatly loved.

Robin is survived by his wife: Linda Wibbens; children: Lisa McConnell, Ardy Wibbens, Ryan Wibbens and Robbin Franks; siblings Donna Martin, Jill Harden and Jeff Wibbens; godchild: Mercedes Bloodgood; and 12 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his three children: Tinna Wibbens-Om, Darryl Scott Wibbens and Leah Anna Wibbens; parents: George and Orva Wibbens; and brothers: Myron Wibbens, Gordon Wibbens and John Wibbens.

A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at AAsum Dufour Funeral Home. Reception at the family's home is immediately following.