Dec 29, 2020

John Robben

Posted Dec 29, 2020 6:15 PM

John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.

John was born January 27, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, son of Norbert and Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. He grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and later moved to Denver, Colorado, with his family.

He married Karen Hartman on July 30, 1982, in Beloit, Kansas. Together they had two daughters. They lived in Victoria, Kansas, for a number of years, where he was member of the Knights of Columbus, in Victoria, Kansas, and at one time was a Grand Knight. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the City of Victoria. John served on City Council for a short time and also served on the school board in Victoria. They later moved to Denver, Colorado in 1991, where he was an electrician for 10 years.
The family later moved back to Kansas in 2004, where John was employed by the DL Smith Electric for 15 years.

Survivors include a Wife, Karen Robben; Daughters, Brandy (Diego) Robben Sanchez and Tiffany (Tim) Schmoll; Brothers, Michael (Sandra) Robben, James (Crystal) Robben, Daniel (Cindy) Robben, Joseph (Gail) Robben; Sister, Marijo (Terry) Isbell, and Susan (John) Karlin; Many nieces and nephews and extended family.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, (National Alliance on Mental Illness).