Edward L. "Bob" Kelley, 92, of Waterloo, Illinois, died July 11, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 24, 1928, in Tipton, IL.
He is survived by his children Kay (Dale) Haudrich, Kerry (Kathy) Kelley, Kris (Deneen) Wild, Karl (Delonda) Kelley, and Kora (Les) Hurley; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother-in-law James Devine; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter J. & Mary Evelyn (nee Walsh) Kelley Sr., wife Rita E. Kelley (nee Epplin), grandson Kevin Kelley; great granddaughter Reese Wild; brothers David M., William R., Walter J. Jr, & James W. Kelley; and sisters Josephine Devine and Helen Meisenbach.
Bob was a member SS Peter & Paul Church; Knights of Columbus; US Army Korean War Veteran; and Waterloo VFW Post 6504.
As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to:
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Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Quernheim Funeral Home
12 Noon until 1:30 PM Wednesday at Quernheim Funeral Home
Funeral Mass:
2 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at SS Peter & Paul Church in Waterloo, IL
Father Linus Umoren C.M. officiating
Interment at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL