Richard Lee Kelley

Richard Lee Kelley, age 52, of Milaca, died November 29, 2008 at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Interment will follow at Borgholm Cemetery near Bock. Richard was born August 21, 1956 in Milaca, MN to Kletis and Mae Kelley. He grew up in Milaca. He later worked at Westling Manufacturing and Woodcraft. He will be remembered as a hard worker and a friendly person. He enjoyed working on cars and helping his friends and family. He is survived by his brothers, William and Gary Kelley; daughters, Mellissa and Tammy; son, Richard Jr.; grandchildren, Zoey, Alfonso, Jr., Darian, Christopher, Malachi and Christina; longtime companion of 24 years, Jodi Franzen and fiance, Deb; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, William.