Rob was born on June 23, 1972 in Waupun, the son of Ronald and Virginia (Bornick) Kearley. He was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Markesan, where he was baptized on July 9, 1972 and confirmed on May 25, 1986. Rob graduated from Markesan High School. He worked as a diesel mechanic and also drove truck for ABN Plainfield Trucking for over 20 years. His hobbies included shooting pool, cutting wood, hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and camping. Rob was a member of the Portage Boat Club on Swan Lake. He enjoyed attending country music festivals in Cadott and spending time with his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Rob is survived by his parents, Ronald and Virginia Kearley of Markesan; sisters, Kelly (Todd) Cotterill, Dawn (Russell) Mace and Janette (Bill) Jenkins, all of Markesan; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and other relatives.