Visitation:
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Service:
11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
William Riley Kelly, 88, of Lincoln,
passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in the
comfort of his home.
William was born November 24, 1934, in Exeter, MO,
the son of Leonard “Paul” and Effie Mae (Long)
Kelly. He married Carlene Ramlow and later divorced.
William is survived by his children, Debra (Robert
Mundy) Kelly-Graue, and David Riley Kelly; two
grandchildren, BreeAnn and Brooke; three
great-grandchildren, Caleb, Emaline, and Isaac; one
sister, Betty Lou Hill; one stepbrother, Gilbert
Schriber; three nieces; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son,
Rory.
William proudly served in the US Army
as a Presidential Army Guard and a top sharpshooter
under President Eisenhower. He enjoyed painting
portraits and playing guitar. William was a lifelong
carpenter, his talents in woodworking allowed him to
build many houses over the years. |
Services for William will be held at
11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Visitation will take place two hours prior from 9
a.m. to 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Burial
will follow the service at New Union Cemetery in
Lincoln where full military rites will be accorded
by Lincoln American Legion Post #263.
Memorials may be made in William’s name to The
American Cancer Society or Humane Society of Logan
County.
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