Robert F. Riley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Frank Riley, 71, of Beloit, WI., passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1949 in Beloit, the son of James and Rosemary (Allen) Riley. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Robert married Shirley Lapp Kurtz on July 12, 2003 in Beloit, WI. Robert was formerly employed by the City of Beloit Department of Public Works, retiring in 2010. He was an American Legion West-Field Post #48 member. Robert enjoyed camping and loved his dogs, Bailey and Angel. When he wasn’t camping, he was helping his neighbors. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons, Jim (Anna) Riley of Baraboo, WI., and Nick Riley of Madison, WI.; grandchildren, Brandon Riley, Cassie Riley, Wren Riley, Liam Riley and Cordell Purdy. Robert was predeceased by his parents and daughter, Rosemary Purdy. A Memorial Service for Robert will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI. Visitation of Remembrance will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service, Saturday in the funeral home. Social distancing and face mask are required.

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Robert F. Riley

June 29, 1949 - April 22, 2021