Kerry Keltner

KERRY KELTNER Loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Kerry Lane Keltner, 55, of Las Vegas, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He was born March 25, 1954, in Rockford, Ill., and was a 53-year resident of Nevada. Kerry was a man that everyone remembered. He was a 1972 graduate of Bishop Gorman High School, where he played soccer and was an avid snow skier. He continued on to college, then into business. He was a commercial real estate sales mortgage broker. Kerry was a lifeloyal member of the Zeta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity and an active fundraising member of charities, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society for the Road to London and Mesquite bicycle rides. Kerry shared a variety of passions throughout his life with friends and family, usually involving the great outdoors, including sailing, pheasant hunting, golfing, waterskiing, motorcycling and bicycle riding. His biggest passion was people and the most important people were his family, puppies and close friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly "Heidi" Keltner; and the mother of his daughter, Carolyn Jackson. Kerry is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Kris Keltner and Eric Fenstermaker; daughters, Laura Fenstermaker and Krystal Jackson; his father and stepmother, Kenneth and Judi Keltner; sister, Kricket (Marleau) Borsack; and nephew, Kenny Borsack. A memorial Mass will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Christ the King Catholic Community Church, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118. A reception will follow at the church's Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nevada Cancer Institute, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to your favorite charity in honor of Kerry Keltner. "Kerry was full of ideas and visions. He had an exploring and inventive mind and was continually seeking to better the world around him. He encouraged us to communicate, help those in need, to enjoy the moments and to love each other. Kerry will be deeply missed by his family and everyone that knew him."