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William Kellner Obituary

KELLNER William Burke Kellner, age 85, born May 17, 1924 and died October 12, 2009, the son of Otto Sylvester Kellner and Ethyl Marie (Burke) Kellner (deceased). Bill was a retired GM worker and spent many years in Columbus, later moving to Myrtle Beach for the past 26 years. Bill volunteered at the Grand Strand Hospital for a number of years. Bill was an extraordinary husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Marion Y., of 60 years; brother, Wilford Dean Kellner (Norma Jean); and sister, Betty Marie Higgins. Bill's children, David M. (Catherine A.) of Port Clinton, Oh. and Jeffrey M. (Sylvia) of Springboro, Oh.; grandchildren, Jason Keller (Stephanie), Traci Harris (Jeff), Jennifer Capozella (Steve), Nicki Vanderburg (Robert), Eric Kellner (Tiffany), Joshua Kellner and Jennifer Kellner; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to King of Glory Lutheran Church, 805 11th Ave. North, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582 or the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society, 409 Bay Street, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Memorial service to be held in Columbus, Oh. at a later date. LEE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 16, 2009.

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John and Rosanne Pazoga

October 19, 2009

Dear Marion and family,
Words mean so little when one has had such a great loss as yours. But, may it help you to know your friends are thinking of you in your hours of bereavement.
May God grant you the strength and fortitude to see you through.
With heartfelt sympathy to the family of the sweetest people I have ever known.
Sincerely with love,
John and Rosanne Pazoga

Pat Sowecke

October 18, 2009

Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Meeting him and Marion was a blessing. We will always cherish our visits and he will be missed. Love Patty and Tom Sowecke

David Moder

October 18, 2009

Kellner's,
I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I have many, many fond memories of everyone at Bethlehem; playing dartball with him; and a basketball game long ago with the young men against the dads. He was a tremendous fellow and truly lived his Christian beliefs.
Everyone please know that you are in our prayers and that Bill is probably telling stories with my mom and dad right now.
God's Ricest Blessings of Peace and Comfort.

Charlie Kerber

October 17, 2009

Jeff and family,

I worked with your dad a little bit at the plant. He was a good man. My condolences to you and your family.

Ed & Dottie Taylor

October 17, 2009

Marion and family, it is with great sympathy that we send our condolences to you and your families at the passing of Bill. He was one of kind TRUE gentleman that came into our lives.

Kathy Marks

October 17, 2009

Hold fast to your memories, to all of the cherished moments of the past, to the blessings and the laughter, the joys and the celebrations, the sorrow and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that you once shared and spent together, and they keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought.
The special moments and memories in your life will never change.
They will be in your heart, today and forevermore.
- Linda E. Knight

We will miss your twinkling eyes.

Kathy & John Marks

October 16, 2009

Chris & family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathies.
Greg & Mary Alice Feczko & Family

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 16, 2009

We are going to miss our good neighbor.
He was always cheerful, always smiling, never a harsh word to anyone.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Bud and Jean Fongeallaz

Joe Jones

October 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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