Pastor Robert L. Riley Sr.
Pastor Robert L. Riley Sr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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judy madison
November 1, 2006
dear ones,
i was so saddened to find out today of your great loss. i will always remember with fondness our time at southview. i lost my mom, edith brown, this summer. she so loved pastor riley's jokes. he brought her great joy. please know you are in our prayers.
Lee Monssen
October 29, 2006
I had the pleasure knowing Pastor Bob over the past 3-4 years doing what Bob enjoyed, playing BAJ softball. I respected Bob for his kindness and religious comments he brought to the playing field.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family members.
Gretchen (Dehne) Reineccius
October 27, 2006
Mrs. Riley-
As one of your former students, I have fond memories of being in your eighth grade English class years ago. You were a great teacher and I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marhea Monson
October 27, 2006
Dear Erin and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family. I pray that the Lord will give you the mercy of His grace during this time.
In Christ,
Marhea
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Russell Baker
October 27, 2006
Hello: Very suprised and saddened to read this. Our prayers surely are with you. Not too far down the road, we'll again visit. Russell and Carol Baker, Leadville CO
Donella Shirley
October 27, 2006
Rob & Kris and family
Praying that the God of all comfort gives you a peace that passes all human understanding and sustains you with His grace and all sufficiency during this time. love you much,
Ruth Bee
October 27, 2006
Dear Riley Family,
May God, who is giving Pastor joy and peace, give you comfort in your sorrows.
The Bee Family
Mary-Ella Broere
October 26, 2006
Judi and family, we are indeed at a loss for words to express our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of a great man and Pastor. He was indeed one of a kind. You are all in our prayers during this time of grief.
Terry and Carol Glassel
October 26, 2006
We are praying for God's strength to sustain you. We appreciated Bob's faithfulness to the Lord. Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones."
MADALYN SHERMAN
October 26, 2006
Erin and Family,
Heartfelt prayers to you and your family. May your wonderful memories comfort you through this difficult time.
Craig Muri
October 26, 2006
Judi and family, I and the people of Parkers Lake Baptist Church will support your family in prayer during these tough days. I trust that a grace I have not yet drawn on will overflow for you all.
Pastor Donald & Joy Cox
October 26, 2006
Dear Judith and family,
We were so very shocked to learn of Bob's home going so soon after we had just seen him at the Central Seminary 50th Anniversary, the first we had seen you folks in many years. Our hearts go out to you, and we pray that God will grant you and the church great comfort in this time of sorrow. God is the God of great comfort and, thankfully, we sorrow not as those who have no hope, though certainly we do sorrow in these circumstances.
Thirty-three years pastoring the same church speaks highly of the man and the congregation.
May God richly bless you all.
Karrie (Scholze) Malmanger
October 26, 2006
Erin and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May HIS grace be sufficient for you as you face the difficult days that are ahead.
Janeen James
October 26, 2006
Dear Riley family--
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Peggy Sowden
October 26, 2006
Erin and family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember all of the good times. Take care of yourselves.
Don Keene
October 26, 2006
To Pastor Bob's family,
Even though I only had the pleasure to know Pastor Bob a very short time (this year) I had learned to love, admire and respect him for the kind, wonderful and spiritual man that he was. He was fun and uplifting to be around and I really enjoyed playing solfball with him and all of the other BAJ's. I was looking forward to becoming a member of his church, Southview Baptist, in the very near future.
My very deepest sympathies to the Riley family and may God bless.
Don Keene
Becky james
October 26, 2006
Judi and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. What a blessing to know that Bob is enjoying Heaven right now. We'll continue to pray for each of you that God will comfort and strengthen you at this time. With much love, Greg & Becky James & Family
Glen Gatlin
October 26, 2006
Erin & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you always remember the good times.
Glen Gatlin
October 26, 2006
Erin, May God be with you and your family in this time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you always remember the good times.
Jim Isham
October 26, 2006
Erin, My thoughts are with you. It's always a tough time when our parents leave us but thank God for the hope we have of an eternity with him living life as it was meant to be.
Prudence Huffman
October 26, 2006
Erin and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. May God give you peace to accept and remember.
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