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Robert Randel Styles, 80, a Navy Veteran and Patriot, of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at Magnolia Medical Center in Corinth, Mississippi due to Covid Pneumonia with family present. Heartbroken goodbyes were made to this much loved and good man who preferred to be called Randy by family, and Bob by his friends.
He was born at home in Zion Illinois on August 1st, 1941, the oldest surviving son to Goldman and Berma Styles, (nee Murphy). He attended Zion Benton Township High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on July 24th, 1959.
Randy was attached to four ships during his Naval career: The USS Salamonie AO-26, USS Muliphen AKA-61, USS Mitscher DDG-35, and USS Moinester DDG-35. He also served as an MP at the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago from 1969-1971. He retired in 1978 as Navy Chief Petty Officer after twenty years.
He began his second career as an Instrument Technician for Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago retiring in 1996.
Randy took Marcia Louise Styles, (nee Vess) for his wife on November 12th, 1965, and they began their family. After his naval retirement, they relocated their family to Pleasant Prairie Area. After 46 years of marriage, he was widowed in 2011.
He took JoAnn Styles, (nee Bannister) for his wife on April 9th, 2014, in Murphy, North Carolina near the mountain vacation home he loved so well.
His Catholic faith was precious to him, and he prayed his rosary faithfully.
He was especially proud to be a member of the St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus Council #973 as well as Archbishop Messmer Assembly #1201.
He enjoyed his days in his Man Cave researching family genealogy, working in his woodshop, shooting his guns when he had the chance and eating purple hull peas when in season, He lovingly shared his passion for his family ancestry with his children and grandchildren and all who would listen.
Randy is survived by his wife, JoAnn Styles, Sister Derlynn Credille of Belmont MS. Son Darryl (Tammy) Harris of Mansfield, OH. Daughters Susan (Tim) Styles of Kenosha, Laura (Brian) Lehman of Zion IL. Marcia Martin of Reedsburg, Mary Hines of Kenosha, and Angela (Scott) Olson of Bristol. Also, four stepchildren; twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Randy had many more people that were special to him as he had a huge heart especially for children.
He was Preceded in death by both his parents, four brothers that died in infancy, Jerry and Terry, Ronny and Donny Styles. Two brothers Larry and Thomas Styles. And his loving wife, Marcia.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 14th,2021 at St. James Catholic Church (5804 – Sheridan Road). Entombment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. A visitation will be held on Monday, September 13th,2021 at the Kemper Center – Founders Hall from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
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Michele Anes says:
My deepest condolences Angie goes out to you and your family at this time of loss. Know he will forever be watching over you now
ALISSA R KLOPP says:
What a wonderful man your father was. Sending so much love to you and your family during this time, Angie.
Edith Stiles Riddle Michael says:
I was proud to have him as a cousin. He was such a happy fun person he will be missed by everyone. Love to the family and their grief God bless all of you
Tom Brown says:
Truly a great guy. I knew him from the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the Kenosha Columbian Institute. He was truly missed when he relocated to be near family. May his soul and all the faithfully departed Rest In Peace
Dan McDermott says:
I was with Bob when he joined the Knights of Columbus, and he told me when the Rosary was placed over his folded hands, he knew he was in the right place. We also took our 4th Degree at the same time. He was very active with our #973 Council and was much loved and well liked by all who knew him. Condolences to all of you in his family.
Masao Aochi says:
Upon completion of the boot camp training in San Diego, I was given to transfer to USS Mulkiphen based at NOB Norfork, VA for nine-month before attending Boilerman A Scool in April 1966. When I reported to the Muliphen tied up at Army Terminal just off the navy base, I was taken to “B” Divison Compartment changing to working uniform. This was first time to see the engine room with two big boilers.
I met Randy on next day and expecting me told that everybody aboard the ship knew that my name is Japanese name as our chief, Chief PO Lee’s wife was a Japanese lady. Indeed, it was a such coincidence. Randy became our mentor teaching from 0 to 1000 all about life aboard the Muliphen ships as well as every single valve in the engineering space. I was carrying a dual dictionary and notebook. We made only one e Caribbean Deployment before he was transferred to the next assignment. In spite of the short time, Randy gave me a tremendous impact on his personality and his knowledge as Boiler Technician, Which contributed to me advancing to the 2nd class petty office during Vietnam Deployment (WestPac) from 68-69.
I stopped by a couple of times while living in Kenosha Wisconsin consulting my next project.
I continue to admire and respect Mr. Randy Style as the finest gentleman I met during the course of the navy life. He will be missed by many shipmates served aboard the Muliphen.
Sincerely,
Masao Aochi
Ex-BT2 US Navy