79, died Sept. 28, 2008. Born May 30, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. The son of William and Lorretta (nee Vahle) Silies. He is survived by his children Les Silies, Keith Silies, Andrea Silies, Kent Silies (preceded in death), three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his sister Margaret Kelly, his cousin Don Silies, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Body donated to medical research. Services to be held at a later time.