Robin Lynn Evans' Obituary
Robin Evans, a long-time resident of Oshkosh, WI, died unexpectedly on December 19, 2017. She had a contagious personality and eclectic style that drew in those who knew her.
She was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She studied healthcare administration at Eastern Michigan University, and worked at Henry Ford Hospital. It was during this time in her life than she met and married the love of her life, Bill, on March 20, 1982. The two of them forged a life together of career, family, friends, and fun. Starting in Newcastle, PA, where their first daughter, Jaci, was born. Shortly after Jaci's birth, they relocated to Lexington, KY, where their second daughter, Niki, was born. After three years in Kentucky, the family then transferred to Fairfield, IA, a small town with exceptional family values for their two young daughters. In 1992, the family relocated to Oshkosh for a short-term assignment with Rockwell International, that ultimately lasted a lifetime. Robin, Bill, and their girls fell in love with the Oshkosh way of life. She began a new career as a realtor, and relished working with the public and her peers on the Schwab team for 22 years.
Robin loved shopping, penny slots, Bernie's, boating, camping, shopping, skiing, spoiling grandkids, shoes, moscato, theater, shopping, dance, ballet, bowling, travel, and shopping. Being a Detroit native, Robin loved the opportunity to become a winning Green Bay Packer fan. Robin and Bill cherished their good friends, who really became more of a second family to them. Boating was one of her beloved pastimes - she and Bill cherished trips with their friends around Winnebago and Winneconne, in Door County, and up the Mississippi.
As a mother, she was extremely proud of her daughters' achievements. After obtaining a bachelor of fine arts from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Jaci has opened Gloss Photography Studios in both Milwaukee and Chicago. Jaci is expecting twins this spring with her wife Sarah. Robin was a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ community. Niki obtained her medical doctorate from Medical College of Wisconsin, and practices family medicine in Duluth, MN. She and Ryan have two young daughters, who loved their GiGi immensely and carry her spunk in their hearts.
Robin is survived by her husband Bill Evans, her daughters Jaci Evans Ruben (Sarah) of Chicago, IL, and Niki Evans Groeschl (Ryan) of Duluth, MN, granddaughters Blaise and Larkin Groeschl, and the Ruben Twins who are due May 2018. She is also survived by her sisters Karen Moran (Bill) and Becky Skikiewicz (Tim), brother-in-law Tom Evans (Penny), her nieces and nephews Kacy, Hunter, Drew, Drake, Brandon (Christy), Ali (Eli), her great-niece Aria and great-nephew Elias, and Riley. She is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Julie Myers.
Robin's funeral will take place on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Fiss & Bills Poklasny (865 S Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904). There will be a visitation from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, and a memorial service starting at 5:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to either Oshkosh United Way (oshkoshunitedway.org) or Oshkosh Area Humane Society (oahs.org) - Robin was a passionate supporter of both.
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