73 of St. Louis passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born December 3, 1947 in New York, NY. Bob was the son of the late Louise Ardine(Reilly/Bonney) and Raymond Reilly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Della (Nan) Ardine, Mother-in-law and Father-in-Law, Imogene and Lester Brannam Sr. and Brother-in-Law, Al Gentry.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rebecca Reilly. His children, Susan (Brian) Paglusch, Tony Reilly, Tina (Jim) Krieger. Grandchildren, Anthony (Jess) Rushlow, Darryl Krieger, Rachel Krieger, Steven (Katy) Paglusch, Brittany Paglusch, Brett Paglusch and Sydney Paglusch. Great-Grandchildren, Colton Rushlow , Seamus Paglusch , Easton and Sutton Rushlow and Special Companion of LuLu.
Dear Brother-in-Law of Georgia Gentry, Lester(Barb) Brannam Jr and Rick (Paula) Brannam, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Cousin and a Friend to many.
Bob served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Special four. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal.
He retired from Sunline Brands (Nestle) after 37 years, where he worked on the Candy(pill) line and in the warehouse.
Visitation Services at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd, 63123 on Sunday Jan 3, 2021 4-8pm. Funeral on Monday, Jan 4th at noon. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.