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Donald KELLY Obituary
Aug. 18, 1933 ~ June 23, 2022 (age 88)
"Born in Poland, educated in a Seminary" Donald Clyde Kelly was born August 18, 1933, in Poland, Ohio, the son of
Pauline Gatrina Fetherolf Kelly and Leroy Clyde Kelly. He graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1951. In 1955 Don married Jane Arlina
Williams and they shared 67 wonderful years.
Don loved Oxford - a great place to live, work, play, raise a family and grow old with your friends. He graduated from
Miami University in 1955 and 1956 and Yale University in 1959. Don returned to Oxford in 1960 and taught at Miami for 33 years.
Don is survived by his wife Jane and their four children, Brian (Christine), Linda (Scott) Kuiken, Stewart (Caroline) and Jim. Don was blessed with and took great pride in his grandchildren, Thomas (Elise), Jacob, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Lauren. What a joy.
Parting Advice: Be kind, be generous, be positive, keep smiling.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald KELLY
LLoyd Davis
April 15, 2024
Dr. Kelley was my first professor and first physics professor when I began to major in physics in 1963. I learned much from him that I have used in my career teaching physics. I have often recounted my first class at Miami at 8:00 am with Dr. Kelley. After getting our 40 names on a sheet of paper, he gave us a brief quiz. While taking the quiz he memorized all of our names! He never forgot my name and I was pleased to have him for more classes. I have thought of him and the other physics professors I had with great fondness over the years of my own teaching career.
Neal Dornbusch
August 26, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Kelly family. I had the privilege of having Dr. Kelly as a professor at Miami in the early 1980´s. His easy teaching style, positive outlook, and classroom humor made an impression that has lasted throughout my career. I still have the signed textbook from that class!
I hope you find some solace knowing that Don´s values and memory continue to thrive via the countless students he touched.
Neal Dornbusch
BA Engineering Physics, 1983
Dustin Johnston
June 28, 2022
There are few within our collecting community that worked as hard as Don to promote knowledge and invest in the next generation. It was true pleasure to have known him. It is an honor to carry on his legacy in my everyday work. Thank you for everything, Don.
Mitzie and Clarence Wallen
June 27, 2022
We are so very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss, you all are in our thoughts and Prayers. Don was such wonderful person he loved to laugh and give me a hard time over the years and such a giving person he will be sorely missed . He had become a big part of my life , as is his wife Jane is as well . Love and Prayers, Mitzie Wallen
Allen Mincho
June 27, 2022
The passing of Don Kelly leaves a void in the world of U.S. currency that will never be filled. His friendship as one of my dealer colleagues was always valued, and he will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace, Don.
Ian Marshall
June 27, 2022
Don was a true professional and a gentleman. His love of paper money was truly inspirational. He never stopped spreading the word and offering wonderful pieces to the collecting world. May he rest in peace!
Wendell Wolka
June 25, 2022
I am deeply saddened to hear of Don´s passing. I have lost a friend and mentor and will miss him more than he could have ever possibly imagined. "Glide Free" my friend.
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