Montgomery "Monty" N. Robinson, 33, of Goodland, died unexpectedly at his residence January 1, 2009. He had been battling heart and respiratory problems. He is the son of N. DeWitt Robinson (wife: Kitty) of Monticello, IN and Beverly A. Ludvick (husband: David) of Goodland, IN. He was born June 12, 1975 in Lafayette. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1993. He trained as a fireman and worked for the Monticello Fire Department in White County for three years. He also trained as an EMT and Paramedic where he was employed at Keeney Ambulance Transport, Rensselaer and Benton County Ambulance Service. He previously worked at S.T.A.R.S. in Crawfordsville, Indianapolis Fire Department as a medic, Pulaski County Ambulance Service as well as Home Hospital Emergency Room in Lafayette. He was on the National Registry as a Paramedic for 15 years. He also assisted teaching others his trade. Monty loved to laugh and make others laugh. When he laughed, it was contagious. He was a very caring and compassionate man, giving of himself and consoling others in their time of need. He will truly be missed by all who were touched by his life. Surviving are two sisters, Meshelle A. Cantu (husband: Henry) of Boswell and Melonie Kraus (husband: John) of Noblesville. Also surviving are 4 step-sisters, Julie Karterud (husband: Mike) of Monticello and Suzanne Cox of Boulder City, NV, Karen Cantu (husband: Javier) and Rebecca Longoria (husband: Alex) both of Rensselaer. Also surviving is his paternal grandmother, Vivian Nelson (step-grandfather: Tony Nelson) of Watseka, IL and his maternal grandmother, Norma Carlisle of Chalmers. Monty was especially fond of his two nephews, Caleb and Cameron Kraus and step-niece, Lucy Cantu. He has 3 great-aunts, Edith Flynn and Bertha Brown both of Monticello and Bernice Lesley of Fort Myers, FL. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death is his paternal grandfather, J. Nelson Robinson; maternal grandfather, Bernard "Boots" Hurst and his step-grandfather, William "Bob" Carlisle. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Friends are encouraged to share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.