Robin Dennis Root, 89, of Fritchton, IN went to be with the Lord May 13, 2023. He was born on December 30,1933, on the Root Farm, in his current home, in Fritchton. He was the eldest son of Floyd and Sylva (Dennis) Root. He attended and graduated from Fritchton High School, where he proudly played basketball as a Fritchton Eagle. Robin married, the love of his life, Joan Pieper of Freelandville, IN on August 1, 1954. They were an inseparable team for 48 years.
A lifelong farmer and active community leader, Robin was passionate about giving back to his church and community. Robin, a devoted Christian, became a member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in 1957. He proudly served on the St. John’s UCC board and took an active part in the youth-related ministries. Robin was on the Knox County Farm Bureau Board, formerly serving as both President and Vice-President. He was a member of the South Knox School Board, coached South Knox Jr. High basketball and was president of the SK Sport Boosters. He also served many years on the Knox County Co-op Board. Most remember Robin and Joan as Knox Co. Rural Youth Advisors, making hundreds of gallons of ice cream at the Knox Co. fair.
Robin was passionate about basketball, likely the record holder for actively playing A-League Basketball at the YMCA well past his 65th birthday. Robin has an uncanny way of remembering games played and the outcomes from years past, which amazed his grandchildren and any others who would listen. Ever the jokester, Robin’s quick wit and an unending smile will be deeply missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Joan Root; son Bradley Jon Root; sisters Martha Jane (Marshall) Schoeff and Carolyn Root; brother-in-law Allen Briskey.
Robin is survived by his children Pamela (Bradley) Summers, Tammy Root, Douglas Robin Root; grandchildren Brett Summers, Michael (Ashley) Root, Philip Root, Jenna (Joel) Heavner, Kristi (Cody) DeBoeuf, Taylor (Josh) Hoops, Katie Morrison, Bridger Morrison; great-grandchildren Keaton Summers, Colette, Smith, Evelyn Heavner, Hattie DeBoeuf, Remi DeBoeuf, Jovey Robin DeBoeuf, Charlotte Root, Lillian Root, Lynleigh Hoops; siblings Kay Briskey, William (Linda) Root, Floyd Root Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.
Goodwin-Sievers is honored and entrusted with the care of Mr. Root. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 524 Broadway St. from 10am-12pm. A funeral service will be held May 20, 2023, at 12pm with burial at Langton-Root Cemetery immediately following.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Bradley Jon Root Memorial Scholarship-South Knox Education Foundation, 6116 E. State Road 61, Vincennes, IN 47591.
Robin’s family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you for his medical care and for the support of his church family.
