Martha E. Robinson

Martha E. Robinson, 103, peacefully passed away with family by her side at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw.
Born on Aug. 17, 1922, in Wabash, Martha was the daughter of Elva and Alvah DuBois. She graduated from Manchester College and taught school until 1949.
On Aug. 22, 1943, at Wabash Friends Church in Wabash, she was united in marriage to Elburn Dean “Gay” Robinson. The couple would welcome five children.
Martha and Gay created Robinson Construction Inc. of Warsaw and were founding partners in the Holiday Inns in Wabash and Warsaw, Warsaw Airport Industrial Park and Medcast Inc. (now Texmo). They also built numerous commercial buildings throughout the county. Martha was heavily involved in the 4-H, serving as a leader for several years in the county. She worked full-time until she was 94 years-old and then part-time until she was 97.
She was very family-oriented and passed her strong values of honesty, integrity and hard work to her children. Martha and Gay enjoyed taking their children on long driving vacations around the country, visiting beautiful sites, and spending time with extended family. They also enjoyed spending time in Kauai, Hawaii, each winter.
She enjoyed bowling with her bowling league on her Monday night out. Martha enjoyed water walking in the pool at the YMCA for years to help her stay fit. She was known for her beautiful smile and kindness.
Martha is survived by her five children: Dan J. (Cheryl) Robinson, of Warsaw; Marta Gay Hopkins (Larry Coplen), of Warsaw; Douglas K. (Mary) Robinson, of Warsaw; Dennis A. (Sarah) Robinson, of Warsaw; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Robinson, of Warsaw; “adopted” son, Dan (Marlene) Hoffer, of Elberta, Ala.; 10 grandchildren: Jackie (Ron) Bradley, Brent (Julie) Robinson, Lori (Bill) Ladwig, Kim Bouldin, Brandon (Misty) Robinson, Julie Robinson, Hilary Robinson, Steve Robinson, Leslie (Dustin) Willis, Ben Robinson; nine great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay, in 2010; her son, Gregg; her parents and brothers and sister.
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” The Robinson family extends heartfelt thanks to the friends, family and caregivers who supported Martha in her final days.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral chapel with Doug Lemon officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Memorial contributions can be made to Kosciusko Community YMCA 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582 or Kosciusko County 4-H, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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