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Tim Kelley Obituary
Tim L. Kelley, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, WI., went Home to the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Loving husband of Joyce (nee Hebert) for 45 years. Loving father of Julie (John) Becker, Jim (Krista) Lockner, Jerry (Becky) Kelley and John (Rachel) Kelley. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Dr. Harley (Candi) Kelley of Bend, OR; Lon (Pam) Kelley of Houston, TX; Larry (Nancy) of Payette, ID. Further survived by other relatives, many friends and his 4 legged companions Millie and Moose. Preceded in death by his parents Harland and Viola Kelley.
Tim graduated high school in 1961 in Ontario, OR. He then graduated from Oregon State University in 1966. He proudly served in the Idaho National Guard Det 1 Trp C 1st Sqdn 116th Armd Cav as staff sergeant from 1967-72. Tim worked for Ore-Ida Foods for 32 years in Ontario, OR; Boise, ID; Greenville, MI and then Plover, WI until his retirement in 1997. He was President of Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids from 1990-91, on the Board of Directors for Riverview Hospital from 1983-92, past President of the Midwest Food Processors Assoc in 1991 and Board of Directors for the association from 1982-1997.
Tim was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Menomonee Falls, WI. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. At the time of his death Tim worked for Cabela's in Richfield, WI. He loved his job, the people he worked with, and running the roasted nut machine. Cabela's was very good to Tim and Joyce.
A memorial service will take place on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH; N84 W16525 Menomonee Ave; Menomonee Falls, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church are greatly appreciated. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral is serving the family. www.schmidtandbartelt.com Menomonee Falls, WI 53051.
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Mike Hill
May 3, 2015
Prayers to your family from ours..
I was glad I got to meet Mr Kelly when he flew to Boise and rented cars from us and got to meet him and his family..
Sharon (Karberg) Villeneuve
April 21, 2015
To the Kelley Family....
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I have many good memories of Tim while working for him at the Plover Ore-Ida plant.
God Bless....
Dan Roberts
April 21, 2015
Joyce, My prayers are with you and your entire family as you move forward in these difficult days. Tim was a great boss but more importantly he was a greatly valued friend and mentor. Our Ore-Ida team, led by Tim, shared hard work and many good times away from work. Tim will be sorely missed by all who were blessed with the opportunity to know and love him. Good bye and God bless you dear friend.
April 20, 2015
Dearest Joyce and family,
We have such fond memories of Tim and for Jerry they date back 60+ years. We pray the Lord will comfort you all in the coming days. Rest in peace, dear friend!
April 20, 2015
We are praying for the whole family in your time of loss.We were so blessed to have Tim in our lives he was a wonderful, kind , and loving. Gary & Sherry
April 20, 2015
PRAYING for the Kelly family, in this time of your loss of a loved one. Dottie Milkey
Rita (Cleveland) Mickelson
April 19, 2015
I enjoyed working for Mr. Kelley, he was a kind man. I worked at the Plover WI Ore-Ida factory. RIP Mr.Kelley.
Gail Johnson
April 19, 2015
I will always have fond memories of Tim and Joyce. He was an excellent man to work for.
April 19, 2015
Joyce & Family,
My wife Judi, our three sons, and I were experiencing the normal fears and unknowns associated with relocating our family to Plover, Wisconsin. Our family relocation coupled with the fact I was now managing the then Termicold frozen food warehouse directly attached to the monstrous Plover Ore-Ida Foods potato plant had us on edge to say the least. Then I had to formally introduce myself to the Ore-Ida Foods plant manager . man was I ever nervous. I was escorted into Mr. Kelley's office by his personal secretary. I was asked to sit down. Mr. Kelley requested that I provide him with my past work experiences, my family, etc. etc. I believe I had just about ran out of words, when Mr. Kelley reached out across his desks shaking my hand stating, Welcome to Wisconsin, welcome to Ore-Ida Foods, and welcome to my staff! Tim made me feel like a million bucks. That was back in August of 1984, 31 years ago and I remember it like yesterday. Thank you Mr. Tim Kelley and God bless you!
Wayne and Judi
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