John R. Kelley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John R. Kelley (Bucyrus, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John R. Kelley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard E. Kelley and Lena Opal Kelley (Robinson); and his daughter Renee Foraker (Stan). He is survived by: his stepmother Thelma E. Von Seggern; his children, Denise Kelley, Steve Kelley (Linda) and Erin Slayton (Dan); his grandchildren, David Foraker, Julie Perry (Nick), Matthew Foraker (Renee), Sarah Campbell (Shawn), Randall Kelley, Rachel Miracle (Matthew), Esther Kelley-Murphy (Mark), Kim Schreck (Tim), Kristen Blum (Jon), Alison Kay Slayton, Elizabeth Renee Slayton and Olivia Jane Slayton; his great grandchildren, Michael, Maya, Alyssa, Beckham, Brinley, Harlow, McKenna, Finnegan, Lily, Zoey, Alice, Robert, Andrew, Karsten and Annika; and his siblings, Sue Kelley, Wes Kelley (late Karen), David Kelley (Pam) and Tom Kelley.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to be made payable to Bucyrus Nazarene Church for missions and can be given through the funeral home.
