John "Richard" Richard Kelsey

April 5, 1920 - December 14, 2019

John “Richard” Kelsey, age 99, of Richland Center passed away peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2019, at Pine Valley Community Village in Richland Center. He was born in Gillingham, WI to Bert Emmet and Freda Viola (Gillingham) Kelsey on April 5, 1920. Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family and they cherished him. He was a man of faith, kindness, and grace. He grew up on a farm and started farming early in life. Richard worked and managed several different cheese factories. Later in life he was a custodian at Viola and Ithaca Schools. Richard is survived by three sons John Wayne (Sandra) Kelsey of La Farge, WI, Robert L. (Shirley) Kelsey of Greenville, S.C., and Bert R. (Maureen) Kelsey of Richland Center; one daughter, Jeanie (John) Montgomery of rural Richland Center; 10 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eunice McNamer Kelsey, his eldest daughter Sharon Lynnette Frydenlund, his grandson David Kelsey, a brother Bert E. Kelsey, two sisters Eleanor Barton and Lettie Childs. Funeral Services will be held at Noon on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center, WI. Rev. C.D. Fretz will officiate with burial in the Fancy Creek Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of services at Noon. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pine Valley Community Village.