Robin W. Hogan

Robin Wilson Hogan, 75, of Pomeroy, died June 13, 2026, at Dayton General Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on March 29, 1951, to Wilson D. and Lorraine A. (Rundhauge) Hogan, in Alton, Illinois.

Robin spent his early years in Alton and numerous other locations around the United States as his parents, both majors in the Salvation Army organization, frequently moved to serve different communities. As a youngster, Robin remembered ringing the bell by the red kettle during Christmas time, noting that singing increased the contributions.

He graduated from high school in Las Vegas, Nev., and attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco, finishing with a carpentry certification. He worked as a carpenter several years at Hanford.

Coming from a musical family, music was a huge part of Robin's life and he enjoyed playing guitar, eventually joining a group dubbed "Newton Eddy," a group of Hanford workers who played music in their spare time. He was self-taught on the banjo, mandolin and violin, loved singing harmony and composed a number of songs.

At the age of 41, Robin suffered an aortic aneurism and became disabled. Doctors advised he was a "miracle" as about 10% of people with this condition survive, and many of those do not survive long. Robin survived 34 years with the condition.

While a Waitsburg resident, Robin was active in music ministries at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church and the First Christian Church of Waitsburg, playing Praise music during worship services. He was the community's "go-to" guy whenever a musician was needed, volunteering to play at numerous community, church and social events.

Robin was father to Aaron J. Hogan of Texas, and Jackson W. Schultz of Portugal, both from previous marriages. He and Lynda Westphall of Walla Walla married on May 3, 2001, in Waitsburg, where they made their home until moving to their Tucannon River residence in 2002.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Robin and his wife Lynda were part-time employees of The Times in the circulation department.

He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, sober since January 1, 1986–forty years. He always said he didn't need to be anonymous about his sobriety.

At the Tucannon residence, Robin and Lynda hosted the annual "Lost Resort Musical Reunion" of former Newton Eddy musicians and other musically inclined friends, the event occurring for about 25 years until the COVID-19 pandemic ended it.

He is survived by wife, Lynda, at home; son Aaron J. Hogan of Texas, and son Jackson W. Schultz of Portugal; and one granddaughter, Cassandra Swanger.

Robin was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Terry Hogan.

At his request, no memorial or funeral service is planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, a local food bank, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Corbeill Funeral Home is caring for the family.