Eugene E. Robbins, age 89, of Rock Falls, IL, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.
Eugene was born March 6, 1936, in Sterling, IL, the son of Edward and Margaret (Lou) Robbins. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1955-1959 and later married Lu B. Finch on August 5, 1961, in Sterling. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2004. Eugene was employed at GE in Morrison for 35 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Sterling Family Moose, Rock Falls American Legion, and the Geneology Society.
He is survived by his special friend, Maxine Stern; cousins, Glen (Charline) Frank of Morrison, Duane (Judy) Lou of Rock Falls, Gary (Mary) Lou of FL, and Bendeta Fuller of FL; nieces and nephews, Pat (Mark) Bollman of MI, John Matern of MI, Barb (Russell) Matern of GA, Robin Newton of GA, and Edward (Holly) Matern of MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lu Robbins; parents; sister, Cleo Matern.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL. The funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Zack Mapes of First Christian Church in Sterling, IL, officiating.
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL.
A memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.