Robert Kelly
Robert S. Kelly born April 28, 1932 and passed away on March 2, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Martha “Marty” (Kellams) Kelly; his son Thomas (Veronica) and Michael (Celeste) Kelly; his adoring grandchildren David, Andrew, Jack and Luke; and many close friends and relatives.
Robert graduated from Purdue University in 1954 with a degree in civil engineering. He served in the United States Air Force and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood for all of his adult life. Bob loved and was loved by all who knew him. We were all celebrated as heroes in his stories. Bob chose a life of adventure and enriched our lives.
There will be a memorial service on March 8th at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams, at 2:00 PM.
All our thoughts and prayers go out to Marty and the entire Kelly family. But, Bob will be forever alive in the memory of the gift he and his “stories” were to each of us blessed to have known them. Life is not over, just merely changed. – Mike & Melanie Keegan
This is a beautiful statement about our Bob, my Uncle Bob; my partner, Richard, and our sons Josh and Alex, believe that Uncle Bob has been a hero in our lives, and I believe that his legacy and his spirit is the wind beneath our wings…… We are blessed,
Carol, Rich, Josh, and Alex Reich
Marty, although when we saw each other there seemed to be such long periods in between I remember well how Bob’s presence brightened the occasion and left wonderful remembrances. I hope we can visit with you this year sometime since it has been such a long time.
You both have always been in my prayers.
David
UB –
You were everyone’s Uncle, Grandfather, Father and friend. Thank you for sharing your stories…and including me in yours. You will be missed.