Riley, Harley R. 1927-2014

RILEY, POLITE, BOHDE

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 9/5/2014 at 16:30:01

Harley R. Riley, 87, of Fulton, and formerly of Clinton, passed away, Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mercy Living Center-South, Clinton. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7PM, Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Keokuk, Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.snellzornig.com.
Harley was born May 21, 1927 in Keokuk, the son of William and Grace (Polite) Riley. He was a 1945 graduate of Keokuk High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Carthage College. Harley was a WWII United States Navy veteran.
Harley married June Bohde in Keokuk in 1946; she preceded him in death in 2009.
He was employed at Sethness Products in Clinton as a chemist for more than 30 years, retiring in 1982.
Survivors include sons, Kevin (Pat) Riley of Houston, TX; Rick (Sabrina) Riley of Camanche, IA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a special friend, Marilyn Stankee of Fulton, IL.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters.
Memorials may be made to the family.