Robert Henley, 89

Robert Henley, 89, of Winner, SD passed away at his home in Winner on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Graveside service will be held at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 10 a.m. MT.

Robert D. “Bob” Henley was born Sept. 2. 1930 in Heil, ND to Estol and Martha (Moos) Henley. Bob grew up and graduated from high school in Hardin, MT. In 1948 he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea including the battle at the Chosin Reservoir.

Bob was awarded the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal and the Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1952.

Robert and Geraldine (Torske) Henley were married June 21, 1951 in Hardin, MT. They later moved to Chamberlin, SD and then to Winner, SD in 1965 where they were in the construction business for over 35 years.

Bob is survived by two children Jeanette (Roger) Letcher, Alexandria, SD and Scott (Marne) Henley of Rapid City, SD. He is also survived by two grandchildren Joseph Pejsa and Janelle Pejsa and four great grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a sister and a brother as well as his elder son Tom.

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