Ed Kelle

Lawrence Edward Kelle, 71, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by his family. Ed was born November 3, 1946 in Evansville, the seventh child born to the late Thomas and Sophie (Ramsey) Kelle. He was a 1964 graduate of Mater Dei High School. Ed was a veteran of the United States Army and a proud member of Company D 151 Airborne Rangers, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed attending their reunions and spending time with his Army brothers. Ed also enjoyed camping, woodworking, taking care of his back yard birds and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Most of all though, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family. The 4th of July pool party won’t be the same without him. The kid in him really came out when it was time to shoot off fireworks. And of course, we will miss those great steaks he grilled at Christmas. Ed retired from Volvo Construction Equipment where he worked as a product support representative. Surviving Ed are his wife of 39 years, Lorraine Kelle; his children, Jill (Steve) Brooks, Craig (Katie) Kelle and Mandy Kelle; grandchildren, Jessica Decker, Kayla Knapp, Alexis, Ethan and Nikki Kelle and Dokken and Mercedes Brooks and great grandchildren, Dylan Mayse and Shelby Rainwater. Also surviving are his brother, Jerry (Barbara) Kelle, sisters, Patricia Rexing and Thelma Mitchell; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by two sisters, Kate Ziliak and Josie Wentzel and by a brother, Mike Kelle. Funeral services for Ed will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Sunday and from 12:00 PM until service time on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Ed’s family would like to thank everyone at Oncology Hematology Associates, from Dr. Browning and Dr. Miller to the nurses and Chemo Buddies for their care and compassion during Ed’s 17 month battle. They would also like to thank Deaconess Midtown Cardiac Intensive Care staff and the Linda E. White Hospice staff for their care this past week. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to Chemo Buddies. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Ed Kelle

November 3, 1946 - October 11, 2018