Dr. Victor C. Robisch, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with his family on July 2, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 23, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ruth and Victor Robisch.
He graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory High School in 1955. While attending there, he met his high school sweetheart and future wife of nearly 63 years, Patti Clark. He attended Gonzaga University and then graduated from Creighton University in 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Vic was a Captain in the United States Air Force as a dentist based at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. He opened his dental practice in Pasco, WA in 1964.
He was an exceptional family man and loving father. Vic and Patti had 5 children. They dedicated their weekends to swim meets, basketball games, and other athletic events. From meet director, swim team president, to basketball coach, Vic was dedicated to being a part of it all. They raised their 5 daughters to expect a lot of themselves, to persevere, to be respectful, and to never give up. He taught his girls they could do anything. To the end, Vic said he was most proud that his family could get along and support one another.
Besides his family, Vic's passions were classic cars, golf, basketball, playing cards, board games, and working in his beautiful yard. He was a devout Catholic and supported Catholic education. He was a generous community member with both his time and talents.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patti Robisch, daughters Christy Robisch ( C.J. McMenamy), Amy Robisch, Ann Robisch (Rick Labgold), Susie McDowell, Jennifer Jordan (David Jordan); his grandchildren Christopher Robisch, Cameron McDowell, Emily McDowell, Cole Jordan, Griffin Jordan, Grady Jordan; great grandchildren Olivia Robisch and Ana Robisch; his siblings Carolyn Robisch, Scott Robisch (Judy), Elena Robisch, Chris Robisch (Bonnie), Glen Robisch, Danny Robisch (Colleen), and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Rosary is scheduled on Monday, July 18, at 6:00pm at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco. The funeral will be on Tuesday, July 19, at 11:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Pasco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick's School or Tri-Cities Prep Catholic High School.