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Robert Skiles Obituary
Robert Edward Skiles, 81, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
He was born February 12, 1932 in Burlington, the son of Edward Amos and Elma Ervil Pullen Skiles. On March 9, 1955, Bob married the former Maryalice Long in Cutler; she survives.
Bob graduated from Rossville High School in 1950. He served with the US Marines during the Korean Conflict. Bob owned and operated Rossville Welding until 1977. He then worked for Staley (Tate and Lyle) until his retirement in 1993. Bob lived in Burlington for 8 years, Monticello for 23 years, traveled from 1993 until the time of his death. He is a former member of the Monticello Christian Church. Bob is also a member and past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge #318 and a past commander of the American Legion Post, both in Rossville. He was a member of the Delphi American Legion Post #0075. Bob was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by three children, Suzanne Adel (Johnny) Salazar of Centennial, CO, Mark Edward (Becky) Skiles of Pyrmont, and Lynn Kyle (Danae) Skiles of Rossville; one brother, Thomas Max (Sue) Skiles of Rossville; one sister, Joretta Jean (Dennie) Boyd of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Selena Dawn (Michael) Medansky, Morgan Rene (Adam) Yelton, and Devin Antonio Salazar; and five great-grandchildren, Alexandra Lynn Yelton, Matthias Yelton, Audrinna Yelton, Alaya Medansky, and Hailey Medansky.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter, Macy Medansky.
Visitation for Bob will be held at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor John Everett officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials in Bob's name may be made to the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Skiles
January 16, 2014
MaryAlice & family,
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
Bob & I were good friends in our teenage years, spent time together fishing & just hanging out in his dad's garage talking. We are in Fl
& sorry we were not able to be there.
Keeping you in our prayer.
David & Joy Wolf
Bruce Luper
January 16, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man. Thinking of your family in the days ahead.
January 16, 2014
Sorry we couldn't there be in your time of loss. You are in our prayers.
Phil & Debby Hodson
Yvonne Giancola
January 14, 2014
I knew Bob & Maryalice from my time working at the Staley credit Union. They were always so nice and friendly, a pleasure to deal with.
Many times they came in as they were getting ready to leave for a trip or returning from one and always had stories to share. I could tell that their family meant more to them then anything.
I'm sure he will be missed, may your memories comfort you at this time.
Marvin & Kathryn Mohler
January 14, 2014
Our sincere condolences to Maryalice and her family.
Shelley Woodrow
January 13, 2014
Mark and Becky ... So sorry for your loss. Our family will keep you in thoughts and prayer.
Larry Sipes
January 13, 2014
A real gentleman. Sorry to hear of his passing.
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