Robert Edward Skiles

Robert Edward Skiles, 81, of Rossville, passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.  

He was born February 12, 1932 in Burlington, the son of Edward Amos and Elma Ervil Pullen Skiles.  On March 9, 1955, Bob married the former Maryalice Long in Cutler; she survives.  

Bob graduated from Rossville High School in 1950.  He served with the US Marines during the Korean Conflict.  Bob owned and operated Rossville Welding until 1977.  He then worked for Staley (Tate and Lyle) until his retirement in 1993.  Bob lived in Burlington for 8 years, Monticello for 23 years, traveled from 1993 until the time of his death.  He is a former member of the Monticello Christian Church.  Bob is also a member and past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge #318 and a past commander of the American Legion Post, both in Rossville.  He was a member of the Delphi American Legion Post #0075.  Bob was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by three children, Suzanne Adel (Johnny) Salazar of Centennial, CO, Mark Edward (Becky) Skiles of Pyrmont, and Lynn Kyle (Danae) Skiles of Rossville; one brother, Thomas Max (Sue) Skiles of Rossville; one sister, Joretta Jean (Dennie) Boyd of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Selena Dawn (Michael) Medansky, Morgan Rene (Adam) Yelton, and Devin Antonio Salazar; and five great-grandchildren, Alexandra Lynn Yelton, Matthias Yelton, Audrinna Yelton, Alaya Medansky, and Hailey Medansky.  

Bob is preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter, Macy Medansky.  

Visitation for Bob will be held at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor John Everett officiating.  Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery with Military Honors.  Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to the Greater Lafayette Honor Flight.  Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.