Robert James Wallin

December 14, 1954 - July 23, 2019

Robert James Wallin, age 64, of LaPorte, Indiana entered into Heaven and was reunited with his wife and family on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Robert was born in Laporte, Indiana on December 14, 1954 to Olaf and Audrae (Sly) Wallin. He was the smallest baby ever born there, earning him the nickname “Peanut”. He graduated from Indiana School for the Deaf, the Class of 1975. On August 30, 1986, Robert married Judy Sylvester in DeMotte, IN. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2011. Robert was a lawn mower mechanic and worked at Strieter’s, Inc. for 23 years. He loved his 1965 Chevrolet C10 and all Allis-Chalmers machinery. He enjoyed talking and teaching everyone about cars, trucks, lawn mowers, and farm machinery. Robert is survived by his children, Noelle Wallin (Corey McDermott) of LaPorte, IN and Frank Wallin of LaPorte, IN; granddaughter, his sparkle, his pride and joy, Lillie Judith Wallin; his “adopted” kids and grandkids: Kimberly Hartke Jonas, Brad Jonas, Alexus Higley, and Andrew Hartke. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 2019 from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jim Alblas officiating. Interment will be held at Angelcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana School for the Deaf. To send flowers or share a memory with the Wallin family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com