Howard H. Kelley

Howard H. Kelley, 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  3:45 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on July 4, 1939 in Kenton, OH to Wilbur & Enola (Bunn) Kelley who preceded him in death.  On September 5, 1959 he married Diane Kiefer and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include 3 children Robyn (Steve) Sprague of Wapakoneta, Cheryl (Michael) Fisher of Elida, Howard A. Kelley of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother James Kelley; 3 sisters Maralyn Bobenmoyer, Joan Mertz, Karen Munch.

He was preceded in death by a sister Joyce Davis.

Howard was a 1957 graduate of Blume High School. He retired from Honda of America, Anna. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and archery.  He was also a member of the Allen County Archers. 

Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. John Heyward officiating.  Family and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.  Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.

The Kelley family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com

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