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Gerald Riley Obituary

GERALD 'JERRY' L. RILEY, 69 CALEDONIA - Gerald "Jerry" L. Riley, 69, Caledonia, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born August 4, 1943, in Danbury, Iowa, son of Frederick and Caroline (Kleine) Riley. Married to Phyllis J. Campbell on June 26, 1965. Employed in the fastener industry for 50 years including Camcar/Textron and Specialty Screw. He loved spending time with his family, especially grandchildren, working in his yard, traveling to Myrtle Beach and was a die-hard Cubs fan. Survived by his wife; children, Keith (Michelle) Riley, Mark (Lynne) Riley, Carma (Gary) Kieffer; grandchildren, Aaron, Chase and Livi Riley, Nick and Jesi Bly, Katie Loback, Em, Gabby and Lexi Riley, Cassie and Jacob Kieffer; brother, Tom (Cheryl) Riley; sister, Arlene (Delton) Barton, sisters-in-law, Nancy Riley, Dorothy Riley and Delores Pickett. Predeceased by his parents, brothers, Wilbur "Skeeter", Cecil, LeRoy and sisters, Darlene and Roselle Riley and Virginia Wilcoxen; mother and father-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., with the Rev. William R. Wentink officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a future memorial in Jerry's name. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2013.

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Castillo Family

March 25, 2013

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

May God's peace be with your family.

March 25, 2013

Phyllis and Family,

My prayers are with you. He will be very missed by you and your families.

I now live in San Tan Valley, AZ.

Judi Eckhoff

Jeannette Stromquist-Sheehan

March 25, 2013

To the Riley Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Camcar/Textron Retirees

March 25, 2013

Several of us worked with Jerry at Camcar/Textron. Prayers go out to the Riley family.

Camcar/Textron Retirees

March 25, 2013

Several of us worked with Jerry at Camcar/Textron. He was a co-worker and will be missed.

March 24, 2013

Riley Family , My Heart is so heavy for your loss. I am praying for Peace and Comfort for your Entire Family. This is Very devistating. Carma, (you will be the only one that understands this), If my Shoes ever come up missing, I Will Blame Mr.Carma!!! Mrs. Carma (you will be the only one that understands this), I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know I am praying for peace and comfort for you, as I know Gerald was your Best-Friend/Husband/Father. XOXO.. Sharro~

March 24, 2013

To Jerry's Family, May God's Peace give you comfort at this time. I worked with Jerry at Specialty Screw. Always helpful and kind. Blessings and Peace.....Tari Nelson

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