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Robert Medley Obituary
Robert S."Bob" Medley, 89, of West Lafayette, died at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 11, 2014 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born August 11, 1925, in Goodland, to the late William and Iva Medley. Bob served in the United States Army. On February 21, 1947 he married Jean Chatham in Lafayette. He worked in the Powerhouse at Eli Lilly from 1970 until he retired in 1986. He was the trustee for Lauramie Township for 20 years, he farmed, and worked for Atlas Excavating. He was a member of the Battle Ground United Methodist Church where he was the trustee from 2001 to 2006. He was part of the Vesta Masonic Lodge in Jefferson, IN. He was a member of the 32nd degree Scottish Rite in the Valley of Terre Haute. He was a past president of the Trustees of Indiana and worked for Atlas Excavating, Bob loved telling stories, and watching westerns. But above all he liked spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are son, Todd Medley (wife Alane) of Veedersburg, son, S. Tim Medley (wife Sue) of Rockville, daughter, Tina Dillon, (husband Terry) of West Lafayette, sister, Helena Byers of Brownsburg, sister, Emma Leming (husband Hugh) of Rochester, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Iva Medley and 11 brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909. The funeral service will be the following day, Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2 PM also at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Pastor Terry Brammer will be officiating. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Those wishing may contribute to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or Honor Flight of Indiana, PO Box 275, Lafayette, IN 47902-0275. You may sign the guestbook or leave memories by visiting www.soller-baker.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Medley
Pete & Peggi Flores
December 6, 2022
Can´t believe you left us 7 years ago already as your stories & fun sense of humor are still fresh in our minds. You´ll always be missed
Dependable Rubber Co.
December 16, 2014
Bob was a great man. We enjoyed his company when he would pickup parts at our shop.
Jennifer Cherol
December 16, 2014
So sorry for your family"s loss of this great man. I used to love hearing him tell old stories.
Kevin & Roberta
December 14, 2014
Will sure miss visiting with Bob at the campground. He was certainly one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Woody
December 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss Medley family. Bob and i had some good talks over a plate of food at the fire house.He will be greatly missed.
Tom & Carol Idele
December 14, 2014
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a very generous man. I thank him for all the help he gave me.
Linda &John Frazier
December 14, 2014
Tim & family so sorry to hear of your dad's passing he was such a kind & gentle person.
December 14, 2014
Sunday, December 14,2014
To Tim and Sue
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mr. Bob was a fun loving person. What you see is what you got.
I enjoyed his presence and listening to his life experiences at our coffee club
Jerry and Elaine Helton
Williston, FL
Charles Nichols
December 13, 2014
To The Medley Family.
Please Accept our Condolence on the Loss of Robert, He Had A Big Heart, I was Pretty New when I First met Robert, and He had Lot's of good Advice, That Help me Along my way, He will Really Be Missed.
Charles, Joyce Nichols and Family.
Lois (Deckard) Barngrover
December 13, 2014
Bob was a great man. He and bunch of other guys from the Lilly camping club took me on my first "Snipe Hunt". The day I got married he came and asked me before the wedding if Matt was really the one. Bob and Jean came to the hospital after both of my kids were born to make sure we were ok.He was always doing something for someone else. He will be missed. Praying for all his family at this hard time.
Terri Grafton
December 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was such a sweet guy and made me feel like family.
Yvonne Giancola
December 13, 2014
Tim, Sue & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a sweet man. Tony really enjoyed talking with him and hearing his stories from Lilly and the war while visiting on your porch.
Please look back on all the good memories and stories to find comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs to you friend !
David & Cheri Clement
December 13, 2014
Our condolences to your family. We knew and loved Bob for too short a time and enjoyed him and his stories. He was also a great dancer and joke teller.
This country has lost a great American.
John Arvidson
December 13, 2014
Tim and the Medley family. I'm sorry for your loss. Tim would talk about his dad a lot when we worked together at Fairfield back in the mid 70's. I know he will be missed.
Tom Pearson
December 13, 2014
So sorry to hear about "Dad" It was always a pleasure to deal with him when he was picking up parts. He will be missed.
Jerry Rich
December 13, 2014
Bob you will be mist my brother.. Pooh
Donnie M
December 13, 2014
Terry, Tina & everyone,
So sorry to hear about Bob.
Always enjoyed him & Jean
coming out on the job.
jack Coward
December 12, 2014
Tod and Alane, so sorry of the passing of Bob, fore he was well liked and many enjoyed his stories out at the plantsite. He was a good man and enjoyed life.
December 12, 2014
Sorry to hear about Bob WE were good friends Don Davis
Pete and Peggi Flores
December 12, 2014
We had the pleasure of knowing Bob. Bob had the type of personality that would draw you to him. He always had a great story to tell and that immediately made you want to sit and chat with him. He came to listen intently to The Pete Flores Band when ever we had an engagement some where in INDY or Lafayette. We will miss you Bob. Our hearts go out to the Medley and Dillon family and pray that God will provide the strength and wisdom to get through your time of pain and sorrow. Blessed be God whom comforts us all in our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we may give them the same comfort God has given us. May God bless you all always.
Love, Pete and Peggi Flores
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