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David Kellner Obituary
David H. Kellner, the son of Theodore and Dorothy (Secaur) Kellner, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
David was born on December 9, 1941 at Mrs. Osland's Maternity Home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His education included graduating from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, Washington, he earned his BA in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho, and he earned his Executive MBA from Ohio University.
On June 12, 1966 he married his beloved Joany of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. David started his professional career working for the Forest Service in the summers. David had a strong love of his country and served in the U.S. Navy, completing several tours of duty in Vietnam. He also believed in serving his community by being a member of both Moses Lake, Washington and Rathdrum, Idaho's planning commissions. He was also a Past President of the Coeur d'Alene Heart Association and was a member of the Rotary Club in every community he lived in during his professional career. During his retirement, he worked for the Coeur d'Alene Chamber Visitor Center sharing all of his knowledge about the Coeur d'Alene region.
David had a love of telling stories and sharing his knowledge and his family's history. He also enjoyed sharing his faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed serving the churches he attended and helping others grow in their faith.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Hagadone Kellner; his three children: Cindy Orr and her husband, Loren, Shawn Kellner and his wife, Susan, and Kim Myers, and her husband John; 8 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. He is also survived by his sisters, Judi Yajko and Susan Haglund. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Schneidmiller Hospice House: 2290 W. Prairie Ave. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815.
Please visit David's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
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David Craig
May 17, 2023
I remember working with Dave at the Hagadone Corporation headquarters building in the mid 80's. He was the true definition of a scholar and a gentleman.
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