Leon (Lee) Robert Kiley of Springfield, Missouri departed peacefully into heaven on Friday June 13^th 2025 at 98 years old. He lived each day joyfully through the grace & love of Jesus Christ. Lee was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 23^rd 1926 to parents Omer Martin Kiley & Marie Elizabeth Roffers-Kiley. Lee graduated high school in De Pere, Wisconsin. He then attended the University of Wisconsin and received a Masters Degree in Chemistry. Lee served in the Navy in World War II. He married the love of his life Jane Demske-Kiley in 1950.  He was an Analytical Chemist & hired by Dow Chemical Company in 1950. Upon retirement, he was the manager of US Quality Assurance in 1985 in Midland, Michigan.

Lee & Jane adopted eight children. Al Kiley ( Peg) Frank Kiley, Debbie Kiley (Steve) Karla Gordon, Kerry Kiley (Debbie) John Kiley, Laura Freeze (Danny) Bob Kiley (Tanya) and an extended family of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lee delighted in exquisite water coloring, cross-stitch, visiting Elderhostels, birds & especially enjoying time with his family. He was a man of God and lived out all titles God gave him daily.

He cherished God’s word & was especially fond of the following verses:

I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other Gods before me- Exodus 20:2

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows;  he leads beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever- Psalm 23