James Neal (Jimmy) Robrecht Jr., passed away on January 20th, 2018. Born on October 15, 1950 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of James Neal Robrecht, Sr. and Betty Melvin Robrecht of Tall Timbers, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Mattingly Robrecht, his children, Kimberly Robrecht Wrenn (Kevin) of Davidsonville, Maryland and James Neal Robrecht III (Tonya) of California, Md. He extended his fatherly love to many but especially Renee Robrecht Reilly who he considered his own. He has six grandchildren, Kyle Robrecht, Kelsey Robrecht, Maddie Wrenn, Allie Robrecht, Abbey Robrecht, and Max Wrenn. He is also survived by his siblings, Carol Ridgell of California, MD, Joyce Baker of St. Leonard, MD, David Robrecht of Washington, D.C., William Robrecht of California, MD and Tammy Robrecht of California, MD.

Jimmy graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 and served in the United States Marine Corp until 1972 and the Army National Guard until 1976. Although he was a carpenter by trade and owned and operated Robrecht Construction, his greatest love was being a licensed waterman. It brought him great joy to provide his family and friends his catches of the day. Jimmy was also an avid gardener who could produce the most beautiful tomatoes in the county.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD. Where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM with Father John Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Piney Point, MD. Pallbearers for Jimmy are: Ron Ridgell, Keith Robrecht, Mickey Bowes, Donnie Garner, Ray Long and Nathan Mundie. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.