Robert Liley

Robert Liley obituary, De Soto, MO

Robert Liley

Robert Liley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Aug. 5, 2024.

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Robert Douglas Liley was born on June 3, 1951 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the son of Charley B. & Lorraine (nee Perron) Liley. He died on August 4, 2024 at his residence in De Soto, MO at the age of 73.
Robert is survived by his wife Susan (nee Sherrow) Liley of De Soto; one son, Matthew (Deb) Liley of Barnhart; one daughter, Kristie (Jeremy) Lewis of De Soto; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Isabella, William, and Lars; a sister, Charlene (Wayne) Mayberry of St. Charles, MO; and two brothers-in-law, Randy Sherrow on De Soto and Jody Sherrow is Elsberry.
Robert was a heavy equipment operator for Fred Weber and J.H. Berra Construction and a member of the Operator's Union Local #513. He is a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of De Soto.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, David Liley and Richard Liley; and a brother-in-law, Gene Sherrow.
He was very loved by his family and friends and his pets Honey and Harriet!
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Mutual Aid fund help fellow A2 members and their organizations in the wake of an emergency. Please click here to support the Mutual Aid fund. Both Bob and Susan have worked many years to help victims of floods and fires.

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May 29, 2025

Isabella Lewis posted to the memorial.

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Isabella Lewis

May 29, 2025

I love you grandpa, I am happy to know you are looking down on all of us. I hope you have the happiest birthday in Heaven.

Ps. I went swimming the other day, and yes I got wet.

Kristie Lewis

May 28, 2025

Hi, Daddy!! I sure do miss you very, very much!! We all do... Your birthday is coming up on Tuesday-we will be sure to celebrate your life and your love. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Daddy!! I love you!!

SUSAN J Liley

February 14, 2025

I miss you! You were my life. Next week it will be 52 years.

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August 6, 2024

The boy across the street that used to mess up my windows as soon as I would get them clean. He did everything to aggravate me.

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