Joseph M. Kelcher

Age 99, of St. Paul Retired from Hamm's Brewery Died peacefully on April 10, 2010. Preceded in death by loving wife, Carmen (Goff); daughter-in-law, Linda. Survived by son, Rolyn; daughters, Carol Swanson and Kathleen Kelcher; grandchildren, Mark, Larry, Laureen, Tim (Teresa), and Todd; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. Joe served as a US Army rifleman in the European Theatre during WWII. He was an avid fisherman who spent many hours in pursuit of the Minne-sota Bluegill. He loved playing cribbage and almost to his last days, you could recognize his voice belting out his favorite songs. The family expresses their gratitude to the staff of Maplewood Good Samaritan Center and Allina Hospice for the wonderful loving care he received. Graveside Service Monday, April 19th, 1:00pm at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. 612-825-2435