Gary J. Robertson, 87, of Frankfort, died November 3, 2023 at I.U. Health Arnett, Lafayette, Indiana. He was born October 24, 1936 in Frankfort, Ind. to George & Mary (Everman) Robertson. He married Judy Byers in 1961 and they divorced.
Gary was a 1954 graduate of Frankfort High School and had lived in Frankfort and Lafayette. He worked for P.R. Mallory, Goodwin Funeral Home, Nickel Plate Railroad and was owner of The Cave Tavern, retiring in 1985. Gary was a member of the Eagles, American Legion and Indianapolis Oldtimers Baseball Club. He was scouted and traveled with the Cleveland Indians. His love and appreciation of baseball was unmatched.
Visitation and Services
No services are planned. Clinton County Crematory and Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort are assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park.
Survived by:
Son: Tucker (Kelly) Robertson of Orlando, FL
Several fond memories of Gary’s baseball days. RIP to one of those nice guys. I hope you’ve hit a home run! – Butch Doan
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI remember meeting Gary and so enjoyed our baseball chats. You will be missed. You have rounded third and made it home.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleVery influential on his baseball knowledge. I only knew him for a short time through the VFW. God Bless.
Ray Garzinski
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I was a FHS classmate of your Father. My sincere condolences. I thought a lot of your Dad.
Chuck Smith
Captain USN (Ret)
San Diego
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m so sorry to hear this, I just found out, prayers for the family.
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