John Kelm's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2023 in Montello, Wisconsin

John Kelm

August 7, 1951 - April 3, 2023 (71 years old)

Montello, Wisconsin

John Kelm's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2023 in Montello, Wisconsin

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John Kelm Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Kelm of Montello, Wisconsin, born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 71, on April 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wayne Kelm and Eleanor Kelm (Kranz); his siblings, Margaret Anderson (John), Charlie Kelm, James Kelm and Barbara Kelm; and his brother-in-law Ken Ladwig.

He is survived by : his wife Elaine Kranz (Brossard); his children, Jeff Kelm (Renee) of Rio, Tony Butzin (Alicia) of Traverse City, MI, Jeffrey Kranz (Cindy) of Beaver Dam, Sherri Kranz (Joel) of Pardeeville, Russell Kranz of New Holstein, Charlotte Ehlers (Donald) of Fall River, Sharlene Marty (Christopher) of Rocky River, OH and Andrew Kranz (Stacy) of Henryetta, OK.; his grandchildren, Alex, Kendra, Alana, Hannah, Danielle (Craig), Dillon, Michelle, Matthew, Marcus, Leah, David (Marby), Cassandra (Rob), Mitchell (Janean), Elliot, Emerson, Emma and Jahse; his siblings, Ruth Ladwig, David Kelm (Terri), Donna Chamberlin (Claude) and Tony Kelm; and his sisters-in-law, Sue Kelm and Mary Kelm. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Badger Honor Flight, P.O. Box 258066, Madison, WI 53725.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawford Funeral Home-Oxford



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Apr 17

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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949

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Apr 17

Memorial service

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
313 E Montello St, Montello, WI 53949

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