Robin E. Kain

Robin Kain (née Garber), 70, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on November 30, 1954, in Dayton, she spent her life dedicated to her profession and the people she loved.

Robin graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and pursued her education at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, where she earned an associate degree in dental hygiene. She went on to build a career as a dental hygienist, working with numerous practices throughout the Greater Dayton area for over 40 years. Her expertise and dedication helped countless patients receive top-notch care and empowered them to maintain their oral health. Always striving for excellence, Robin furthered her education and became certified as a dental anesthesia technologist.

Beyond her professional life, Robin was a woman of many passions. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed boating, cycling, snorkeling, water skiing, downhill skiing, and shooting. In recent years, she discovered a love for ocean cruises and found joy exploring the Caribbean and Alaska. Her deep affection for animals was evident in the way she cared for her beloved Bernese Mountain dogs, Nicholas and Lars, as well as her cherished cats, Oswald (affectionately known as Ozzie) and Sid.

Robin’s warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on those who knew her. She was a compassionate listener whom friends and family sought advice from. Robin had an extraordinary ability to see the best in people and celebrated both their big milestones and small victories with equal enthusiasm. Her loving spirit made her a force of life who touched many hearts.

She is lovingly remembered by her siblings Sharon (Garber) Klumpp, Robert E. Garber, and Cheryl L. Garber; nieces Mel Klumpp and Allie (Klumpp) Nitzkorski; and grandnephews Ezra and Asher Nitzkorski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. Garber and Mary (Briney) Garber.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rip Rap Roadhouse, located at 6024 Rip Rap Road in Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Robin’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/PFFTribute/RobinKain

Robin’s memory will live on through the love she shared with those around her. May her kindness continue to inspire all who knew her.