Sherman Jerome Robarge

Born 11/30/33 Died 10/21/24 Age 90 Jerry Robarge was born in Enderlin, ND, and raised in Mahnomen, MN, by his parents Sherman Dewey Robarge and Minnie Eldora ( née Tangen) Robarge. He was married to his wife Hope Robarge for 66 years. He is survived by their four children; Marc (Gail), Scott (Cathy), Michele and Craig, seven grandchildren; Josh Thompson (Mary), Jasmine Stoven (Jason), Sheridan (Annelise), Karina Galloway (Adam), Austin, Dakota, Jordan ), and four great-grandchildren; Tori, Madison, Ava, and Elliot. Jerry served in the U.S. Army (Germany) from 1953 - 1955. He lived in Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA, from 1956 - 1963. He and Hope were married January 11 , 1958. He worked for various Federal agencies from 1956-1988 and then retired from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He was an active member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years. While living in Vienna, VA, and Dunn Loring from 1962 - 1996, Jerry was involved for many years in Little League Baseball, Vienna Youth Inc Football and Basketball, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and St. Marks Parish. He umpired baseball, refereed football and basketball, coached softball, and served as Vienna Little League Chief umpire and President. He taught evening classes in small engine repair classes through Fairfax County Adult Education. In February of 1996, Jerry and Hope moved from the Vienna/Dunn Loring area to Louisa, VA. While living in Louisa, from 1996-March 2017, he was actively involved as a member and president of the local AARP and NARFE chapter. He was a member of the Commision On Aging and taught 55 Alive driving classes as well as teaching classes on small engine repair sponsored by the Louisa Parks and Recreation Dept. He was Co-founder of “ROMEO” (Retired Old Men Eating Out), and a member of St. Jude Parish. In March of 2017, they moved from Louisa, VA, to Manassas, VA, to be closer to some of their children and grandchildren. In January of 2013, Jerry bought a stand-up bass to play along with Bluegrass music, he described himself as “self-taught, mediocre at best.” He gave the instrument to his grandson, Jordan, when he and Hope moved to Manassas, VA. “Hopefully, Jordan will play better than me.” Services will be held for the family and close friends at Pierce Funeral Home, Manassas, VA, and a private burial will take place at National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Triangle, VA. Charitable contributions may be made in the name of Jerry Robarge to a charity of your choice in Jerry’s honor.

Sherman Jerome Robarge

November 30, 1933 - October 21, 2024