Brian Ward Kelley's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

Brian Ward Kelley

July 21, 1951 - April 16, 2026 (74 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

Brian Ward Kelley's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

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Brian Ward Kelley

July 21, 1951 - April 16, 2026 (74 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

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Brian Ward Kelley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Brian Ward Kelley (Omaha, Nebraska), who passed away at the age of 74, on April 16, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Laura Kelley and Vince Kelley. He is survived by: his wife Kay Ryan; his children, Brian Kelley Jr., Jennifer Legge (Rob) and Tracy Baranowski (Chris); his stepchildren, Jamie Ryan (Stacey), Kara Fast (Jon) and Kevin Ryan (Mindy); his stepgrandchildren, Brittany Mullins (Jessica), Emma, Ethan Baranowski, Emily, Erin Fast, Addie and W. Seamus Ryan; and his siblings, Carol Mallory, Karen Battreal, Larry Kelley (Cathy), Cindy Gibney and Laurie Nottingham (Chuck). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Please direct Memorials to Westside Community Schools Foundation: Music Education Program https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io. or 1101 South 90th St., Omaha, NE 68124.

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