{"id":100505,"date":"2026-06-15T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=100505"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:23:42","slug":"lowell-d-skip-roby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=100505","title":{"rendered":"Lowell D. &#8220;Skip&#8221; Roby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thumbnail-15-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thumbnail-15-1.webp 226w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Thumbnail-15-1-154x300.webp 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lowell D. &#8220;Skip&#8221; Roby, 86, Gas City, passed away at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, September 1, 1939, to Lowell and Naomi (Wright) Roby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1957 and spent 26 years as a sales manager with Matthews Buick GMC. He previously owned Roby-Dunn Auto in Marion and retired in 2006. A 32nd Degree Freemason, he was also a member of the Elks Country Club, Moose Lodge, Shriners, and The Tribe motorcycle club. Skip loved riding motorcycles and Corvettes and proudly owned the &#8220;fastest car in Grant County,&#8221; his 1957 Chevy, White Lightning. He loved going to Hartford City Pizza King every Friday and visiting with his favorite waitress Tara. His lake house in Irish Lake was one of his favorite places to relax. He enjoyed golfing, bowling in leagues in Gas City and Marion, and was an avid Colts fan who loved attending games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his daughters, Shawn Barsha-Roby of Gas City, Tana (Chad Haynes) Roby of Gas City; son, Trace (Wanda) Roby of Gas City; grandchildren, Krista (Mike) King, Kyle Barsha, Rakel Bowser, Kahlil Bowser, Daysia Bowser; great-grandchildren, Ivy King, Connor King, Kalea Hamilton, Kamilla Hamilton, Phoenix Arnold, Tobias Meade; niece, Ronda (Greg) Thompson; nephews, Jerry (Brenda) Behr, Rick Behr; as well as several friends and extended family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell M. Roby and Naomi V. Putnam; companion, Cassie Dawson; sister, Carol Sue Myers; and his beloved dog, Diego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Needham Storey Wampner Funeral and Cremation Services, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN, 46933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A funeral service to celebrate Skip&#8217;s life will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the funeral home. Pastor Tom Mansbarger will be officiating with burial following at Grant Memorial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Masonic Rites service will take place prior to the service on Wednesday at 11:15 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Lowell D. &#8220;Skip&#8221; Roby, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-storey-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=48685556&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1781536830$o208$g1$t1781536852$j38$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=05cfb2cf-221b-47f7-ba9f-2264c5528c05&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lowell D. &#8220;Skip&#8221; Roby, 86, Gas City, passed away at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. 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