Robin Ann Dowd, 70, of Lincoln, passed away on August 18, 2026, She was born October 17, 1955, in Hastings, NE to Robert and Nancy (Hill) McCleery.
She graduated from Lincoln High School and continued her education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Robin will be dearly missed and will be remembered for her many hobbies that included sewing, cooking, and gardening. She enjoyed gardening and making flower arrangements as she worked part-time in the Hy-Vee Floral department. Robin also loved cats and always made sure she had a cat around the house. She was a nurturer and cared for many people. Her main focus was dedicating her life to teaching. Robin retired after 34 years as a special educating teacher at Lincoln High School.
Family members include her husband, Stanley, children; Candice Dowd, Tahnisha (Jonathan) Dowd-Dick, Christina Dowd, and Tarae Dowd, grandchildren; Reymundo Barrera, Freddy Barrera Jr., Riqui Barrera, Chante Dowd, Julian Goines, Stryker McCoy, brother, Dave (Robin) McCleery, sister-in-law, Linda (Catherine) Rotello-Dowd, brother-in-law, Kenneth Boyd, and niece, Caitlin Casella.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 25, 2026, at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N 27th St. Lincoln, NE 68503.
Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.
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