Wilma L. Kelly, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Elmwood Communities of Fremont. She was born August 7, 1934 in New Lexington, OH, the daughter of Herman Edward and Anna Catherine (McGonagle) Keister. She was a graduate of St. Aloysius Academy. Wilma married John Neal Kelly on January 8, 1955 in New Lexington, OH and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2012. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Wilma babysat for sixty years taking care of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other children. She enjoyed bingo and loved spending time with her family.
Wilma is survived by her daughters, Debra (Harry) Rapp, Leesburg, FL and Diane (Ken) Kostal, Marblehead, OH; sister, Cora Kunkler, Junction City, OH; grandchildren, Brad (Faye) Rapp, Leesburg, FL, Chad (Londa Long) Rapp, Fremont, OH, Justin (Laura) Rapp, Twinsburg, OH, Kizzie (Steve) Culbert, Port Clinton, OH; great grandchildren, Devin, Ethan and Braiden Rapp all of Fremont, OH, McKaia and Kalie Rapp of Florida, Jadyn (Aniya) Rapp, Fremont, OH, Eric and Lexi Rapp both of Twinsburg, OH, Kody and Kanon Culbert, Port Clinton, OH; great-great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Ariana and TraVae Rapp, all of Fremont, OH and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Neal Kelly; granddaughter, Kylie Schluchter; siblings, Eileen Banks, Rita Mace, Juanita Reaver, Austin Keister, Michael Keister, Theresa Allen and Rosalie Hewitt.
Visitation: Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, December 30, 2022; 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St., Fremont, OH.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials can be made in Wilma’s honor to St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Al and Mary Stull
Debbie, Diane and Family, Our sincere condolences to all. of you. We will keep you in our prayers
Jim Albanese
Debbie, Diane and family,
Please except our sincere condolences. We have been praying for Aunt Wilma and now she is joining her brothers and sisters. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Day
Love you Aunt Wilma.
Debbie, Diane and Your families. No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. My family’s hearts are with you and your families.
Love Beth and Ron Day and Family.
Tomi Johnson
So sorry for your loss Kizzie, Diane and all. You are in my prayers, for your peace
and trust that she is happy now in Heaven
Marcia & Chris Woznicki
Chris & I are thinking of you and your family during this time of grief and remembrance. We’ve only known you since summer 2022 and during that time you spoke very highly of your grandma. It’s clear that she was very, very special to you. She will always be remembered fondly through your family’s memories & traditions.
Shannon Howell
What a beautiful life you lived. I am so blessed to have known and loved you. I will always think of you fondly and remember just how much you loved my boy. Thank you for accepting me into your family. I pray now for the peace of all those who loved you most. God bless you Wilma.
With love and gratitude,
Paul Albanese
Debbie, Diane, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. We will keep you in our prayers at this time. Aunt Wilma is now reunited with Uncle Neal and all her brothers and sisters.
Paul, Beth, Brittany, and Daulton