1947
Mike
2007
Mike Kelly
August 10, 1947 — June 30, 2007
Michael T. Kelly was born on August 10, 1947, in Ortonville, MN, to parents, John D. and Signe J. (Olson) Kelly. As a young boy, he was baptized and confirmed at the First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, and graduated from Ortonville High School in 1965. Mike then attended the University of Minnesota in Morris receiving his degree in 1969. Following his graduation, he took a position with Texaco Oil Company in Cincinnati, OH, as a Regional Manager and he later worked for Skil Power Tools in Omaha, NE.
In 1975, Mike started Kelwelco (a power tool distribution company) in Omaha, NE. After a number of years, he sold his share of the company and began working as a Real Estate Broker in Minneapolis, MN, and also in Melbourne, FL. While in Melbourne, Mike married Becky Ross in March of 1986. Together the couple was blessed with a son, Ryan, born on January 24, 1988.
In 1994, Mike took an early retirement due to health reasons, and returned Ortonville.
Mike loved the outdoors and all it had to offer. He was an avid hunter and cherished time spent fish and golfing. Mike also loved travel but more than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his son, Ryan and his family. He will be truly missed by those that loved him and called him friend.
Mike passed away on Saturday June 30, 2007, at his home in Ortonville, MN, reaching the age of 59 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, John D. "Jack" and Signe Kelly.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Ryan Kelly; wife, Becky Kelly; a sister, Jodi Beck (fiancA�AC. Rod Jensen); two brothers, Jack (MaryJo) Kelly, and Jim Kelly; three special friends, Reese Kelly, Karl Beck, and Sandy Smaagaard; four nieces, Andrea Kelly, Lisa Anderson, Kristine Welle, and Ana Kelly; four nephews, John Kelly, Nathanael Kelly, Vaughn Kelly, and Seth Kelly; as well as many other extended family and friends.
In 1975, Mike started Kelwelco (a power tool distribution company) in Omaha, NE. After a number of years, he sold his share of the company and began working as a Real Estate Broker in Minneapolis, MN, and also in Melbourne, FL. While in Melbourne, Mike married Becky Ross in March of 1986. Together the couple was blessed with a son, Ryan, born on January 24, 1988.
In 1994, Mike took an early retirement due to health reasons, and returned Ortonville.
Mike loved the outdoors and all it had to offer. He was an avid hunter and cherished time spent fish and golfing. Mike also loved travel but more than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his son, Ryan and his family. He will be truly missed by those that loved him and called him friend.
Mike passed away on Saturday June 30, 2007, at his home in Ortonville, MN, reaching the age of 59 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, John D. "Jack" and Signe Kelly.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Ryan Kelly; wife, Becky Kelly; a sister, Jodi Beck (fiancA�AC. Rod Jensen); two brothers, Jack (MaryJo) Kelly, and Jim Kelly; three special friends, Reese Kelly, Karl Beck, and Sandy Smaagaard; four nieces, Andrea Kelly, Lisa Anderson, Kristine Welle, and Ana Kelly; four nephews, John Kelly, Nathanael Kelly, Vaughn Kelly, and Seth Kelly; as well as many other extended family and friends.