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ROBB - Jim & Joann
James (Jim) and Joann Robb, Sr. of North Ft. Myers, Florida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently with a trip to their hometown, Cincinnati.
A dinner and reception to celebrate their golden anniversary was held at the Henke Winery in Westwood.
Their eldest son Jim and his wife Brenda arranged the trip and celebration.
The couple was married December 2, 1954, at St. George Church in Clifton.
Mrs. Robb is the former Joann Ellison of Columbia-Tusculum.
She retired after years of service at Reupert Heating and Cooling.
Mr. Robb retired from the Monsanto Company, Port Plastics Plant after 31 years of service.
He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955.
After retirement, the couple moved to North Ft. Meyers.
The two are involved in community activities.
Mrs. Robb is an avid bowler, while Mr. Robb has become an accomplished woodcarver.
Mr. and Mrs. Robb have another son, Steven M. Robb of North Ft. Meyers, Florida, and a grandson, James, III.
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(Obituary of Jim Robb: "James R. Robb, Born: June 21, 1933, Passed: May 31, 2014, Funeral Home: Ivey Funeral Home & Rose Hill Burial Park - Hamilton, OH - James J. Robb, Sr. (Jim), of Cincinnati, OH, died on May 31, 2014 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Western Hills. He was 80 years old. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH and attended Roger Bacon High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific during the Korean War. Jim retired from Monsanto Chemical Company after 31 years of employment, thereafter moving to N. Fort Myers, Fla., living there for a decade before returning to Cincinnati. He was an accomplished wood carver and a member of the Caloosa Carvers Woodcarving Club in Cape Coral. Fla. He was a friendly, caring man that never met a stranger. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann M. Ellison. He is also survived by his children James Jr. (Brenda L.) and Stephen. He had one grandchild, James J. Robb, III. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He also enjoyed a very special "grandpuppy", Maggie Havanese. Jim was proceeded in death by his parents John & Jane (nee Geygan) Robb, his Brothers William, Donald & Lowell Robb and his sister, Patricia (nee Robb) Galloway. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Hospice of Cincinnati.")
