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Robert Riess Obituary
ROBERT L. SR., Feb. 13, 2009. A retired Railroad employee. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Townsend). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Lisa), Brian (Elizabeth) and Rachelle (Anthony) McCullough; also survived by 9 grandchildren; one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tues. evening 7 - 9 P.M. and on Wed. 10 - 10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.), followed by his Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Interment Private.
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Denise Young
February 18, 2009
Uncle Butch you are truly one of the good guys. You will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know you.
Aunt Carol I am sorry for your great loss and please know that I am thinking of you every day.
Love, Denise
korrine mccullough
February 17, 2009
Dear grandpop,
we love you very much, and will always cherish the happiness you have brought us we will never forget you.
love always,
Korrine, Ashley, Anthony, Alexa
Anthony McCullough
February 17, 2009
dad , you will always be in my heart I will always love you and always remember the great person that i have been honored to have as a father in law and a best friend.
love Tony
Bob Renner
February 17, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Bob & I were in school together but I had lost touch with him over the years.
Bill & Pat McLain
February 15, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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