Bob Dilley

May 9th, 1964 - May 21st, 2022

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Michelle, Alexy, Trevor, Gabrielle, and Sophia, we are so, so sorry to hear of your loss of Bob. I truly enjoyed every second I worked with him at Whirlpool-in St Joseph, Hong Kong, and even Greenville, Ohio. Who else could I get to share a breakfast of gas station hot dogs, Slim Jims, and Mountain Dews before that grueling ride back to SJ. Michelle, Sarah and I enjoyed our various excursions with the two of you. Having Bob along was a guarantee that a good time would be had by all. We know how much he loved all of you and how proud he was of your collective and individual accomplishments. His great smile, laugh, (and bluster) will be sorely missed. RIP, Bob...until we meet again.

Jeff, Sarah, and Kevin

May 24th, 2022 at 6:34pm

Hey Bob, haven't heard from you for years and cannot believe that you just left without another beer. Now you give me no chance to drink with you again before I come to find you. You know that would be very long, right? As I am the youngest one in the Yeung's family. Anyway, keep my beer freezing cold. We will drink again with our heavenly father together later when we met. Miss you and you will always in our heart.

Michael Yeung

May 24th, 2022 at 3:09pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle and with the kids in this very difficult time. I have a major regret that I did not keep in close contact with Bob through the years. He had a big heart, bright smile and a ton of wisdom that got me through a rough patch in the 90's. I owe you guys a lot. Michelle, it has been a long time since we have talked and even longer since you were a witness to my marriage but please know that if I can do anything to help, ask. Bob will be missed, that is for sure!

Paul Smith

May 24th, 2022 at 1:49pm

Dear Uncle Bob, This is Peri Yeung. Thank you very much to visit me when you were in Hong Kong last time.. When I first met you, I thought you were a giant because you were so tall & so big. You were still a very big giant to me when I met you last time in our San Ramon home. I am now 13 years old, on my mind, you were still my big giant. Daddy always tell me that, in the future, if I went to US for studies, I can always call any Dilleys if I am in trouble and any Dilleys will help me out of trouble. Daddy said there's another bigger giant, Trevor, that I will meet when I go to St. Joseph. I hope big Giant, Trevor, will not take me to Marshall (Mom said you sent her to Marshall when she was in St Joseph the 1st time). Since I was born and understanding things, my daddy always tell me that he will take me to St. Joseph some day some time. Now I understand that you have traveled to Heaven. Don't worry about me, you have fun up there. When I will be in St. Joseph, I will look up to my American family, the Dilleys. Also, The Ursing, The Jewell, The Sisler, The Sdao, The Burk, many other names as well. I love you, Uncle Bob. Love, Peri Yeung from Hong Kong

Peri Yeung

May 24th, 2022 at 12:51pm

My deepest sympathies to Michelle, the kids, and Bobs mother Betty. I knew Bob in the first half of life. We grew up together in Midland, lived in the same neighborhood, and went thru the schools together. We were the best of friends in our teens and 20's. If I told stories of all the good times we had, I'd fill a book and some. Bob was one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. He cherished family, friends and lived life to the fullest. Rest in peace best friend.

Paul Fraser

May 24th, 2022 at 12:50pm

Hey Bob, you forgot to say "goodbye" before you left ...... Remember the last time when we met in the factory before the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a great dinner with good wines and lots of laughs. You said you liked the domestic ice cold beer, we have prepared a lot for you in our factory and we were looking forward to see you again in our factory. Now you have traveled to Heaven. Too bad, we have checked with FedEx, UPS & DHL, they don't have the deliver service to Heaven yet, so we cannot send the cold beers to you. But no worry, as Pat said, we will hand carry the cold beer to you when we see you again in Heaven. We all missed you very much, Bob !! Love, KK Chow Ricky Tse All engineers at Valuetronics Factory

KK Chow, Ricky Tse, Valuetronic Factory

May 24th, 2022 at 12:28pm

"Mr. Robert Dilley" (I greeted Bob formally when we met 1st time in Hong Kong) .... "Bob !! " ( Bob told me ... "just call me Bob, we are Americans, not British"). The Yeung Family relationships with Bob was started with Whirlpool business back in 1999. Since then ... after so many years, Bob/Dilleys and the Yeung family have developed a true/lovely friendships among ourselves ... like a big family. There's no word to explain how we have missed Bob ...... Bob, I know you can hear us up there in Heaven ... we will meet you soon up there ... just a matter of time ... when we see you again up there ... show us around !! When you see my father up there, have a drink with him !! Bob was a very charming and lovely person ... always with an icon smiles and a big hug ... every time. Whenever you've Bob, you've big laughs & happiness ... Bob could bring people together ...... and all become good friends !! Bob, have fun up there ... have a beer with all the angels up there ...... as said, we will meet again ... just a matter of time !! Love, Peri Yeung Phoebe Yeung Pat Yeung Michael Yeung Waiman Yeung MC Yeung

The Yeung Family

May 24th, 2022 at 12:11pm

We are sending our love to all of you and our hearts are broken with yours at the news of losing Bob. How blessed we feel to have had him in our lives! I wished for a great man for my dear friend to marry, who wouldn’t “take her away from me” and boy did I get it! Not only did he not take her away, he gave me his larger than life, fun, loud, hilarious self to love! Every single memory I have of us all together is filled with fun and laughter and I will always remember the big bear hugs he gave me. For my dear Shelly and Alexy, Trev, Gabrielle and Sophia, I pray you have comfort knowing he loved you beyond measure and it was on display for us all to see, he loved you with his whole life. We love you all so much. Love, Becky and Robb and family.

Becky and Robb

May 24th, 2022 at 9:09am

To Michelle & your beautiful family, my heart breaks for all of you. Bob's warmth, smile and kindness were his trademark, but his love for his family is what I remember most. I worked with Bob at Whirlpool for many years. He was great colleague and friend. I saw him last month and he caught me up on all the kids and what they were doing (and you too Michelle) - he was so proud of all of you! He was happy and grinning that big 'Bob' smile. I will miss him but I hope you take comfort in knowing that he touched many lives with his kindness. Sincerest condolences to all of you. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.