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Denver F. Kelly

1927 - 2019

Denver F. Kelly obituary, 1927-2019, Kenosha, WI

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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Piasecki Funeral Home

3720 39th Avenue

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Denver Kelly Obituary

Denver F. Kelly

March 3, 1927 - October 27, 2019

Denver F. Kelly, age 92 of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at the Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on March 3, 1927 in Liverpool, West Virginia and was the son of the late Eupha and Flavy Kelly.

He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army and as a Merchant Marine.

On June 10, 1991 in Reno, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Carol Chroninger. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Denver was a Union Journeyman Electrician for 34 years; employed out of the Union Hall. He was a dedicated member of the IBEW Local Union 150- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, in Libertyville, IL.

A member of First Christian Church in Kenosha; Denver would always lend a helping hand to friends and family with his electrical skills. He cheered for the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed fishing. He traveled to many places including Puerto Rico, Mexico and all over the United States with many times back to West Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Dana (Connie) Kelly, Diane Kelly, Mike Kelly, Pam Hanson, Becky (John) Whitefoot; step children, Keith (Kay) McClurg, Janet (David) Epping and Teresa (Jesse) Macareno; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Lulabelle (Kenneth) Morris and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his two brothers.

Funeral Services honoring Denver's life will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home. Full military honors will follow the service. A visitation for Denver will be held on Thursday, October 31st from 12 Noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the family would be appreciated.

Piasecki Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3720 39th Avenue

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144

262-658-4101

Online Condolences at www.KenoshaFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kenosha News on Oct. 30, 2019.

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Don Stateler

November 9, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Denver was a joy to work with and will be missed by all who knew him. RIP

Froedtert Clinic Staff

October 30, 2019

We will miss seeing you around Denver, you we're such a sweet man. God Bless you and your family. Love, Froedtert South clinic

Terrence Scheve

October 30, 2019

My condolences.

Bruce & Betty Young

October 29, 2019

We always enjoyed seeing Denver..he was a kind and friendly man. Bruce liked working with Denver. And he was funny and sweet. We are so sorry that we are unable to attend his service. Bruce is recovering from surgery and resting. May JESUS hold you in his arms...and bless you with his peace and comfort. GOD BLESS the entire family.
Love Bruce and Betty

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