Sharon Mary Kelm

Sharon Mary Kelm obituary, Minnetonka, MN

Sharon Mary Kelm

Sharon Kelm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hopkins on Dec. 18, 2025.
Sharon Mary Ann Rettler Kelm, of Minnetonka, MN.

Passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1948. Grew up in St. Boni and Chanhassen. Graduated from Chaska High School. Sharon was married to Gary Kelm of Chaska and lived in Minnetonka. They have 2 daughters, Rebecca of St. Cloud and Rachel of Eden Prairie.

She is also survived by twin sisters; Jane Foote and Judy (Randy) Lage, brothers; Tom (Bev), Jim (Trish), Donald (Sherll) and sisters; Patricia (Richard) Halver and Ann Lawson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Angeline and brothers; Larry and John.

A beautiful, loving and supportive wife and mother. Operated a home daycare for many years. Worked for Target Corporation as a price change specialist for twenty three years. Enjoyed time with family and was an avid reader. Sang in her church choir for many years.

Memorial Mass, 2 PM, Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

A live link to Sharons mass can be accessed at this address;

St.gabrielhopkins.com

"watchmasslive"

A reception immediately following mass will be held at the Hopkins Elks Hall, 30 - 8th Avenue South.

Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Frauenshuh Cancer Center at Methodist Hospital or St. Gabriel Catholic Church Renovation Fund.

www.washburn-mcreavy.com

Hopkins Chapel 952-938-9020

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