Charles Francis Kelly
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(Charles) Francis Kelly, 73 of Pine Island passed away with his family around him at Methodist Hospital from cancer on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Francis, son of Charles & Lorraine (Hartley) Kelly was born in Watertown, South Dakota on January 15, 1947. He grew up on the family farm where they raised cattle and sheep. He graduated from Clark High School. He was active in FFA & earned the South Dakota State Star Farmer Award.
He married Linda Kundert on June 30, 1973. Francis was a trucker and always bragged that he had backed up more miles than most truckers drove ahead. He worked for Land O' Lakes, Fil-Mor, Catco, and Dave Syverson Truck Center.
Francis was currently serving as the District Deputy for District 30 of the Knights of Columbus. He was active at St. Michael's, serving at Faith Formation, breakfasts, and their annual fish frys. His faith was an important part of his life.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Jennie Barker and Sarah (Craig) Aug, both of Pine Island; his special grandson Miles Aug, and step-grandchildren Zach Barker and Brendan & Morgan Aug; brothers, Dennis (Ann) Kelly of Ashland, Missouri, Tom (Angie) Kelly of Clark, South Dakota; sisters Pat (Dean) Swanson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Kathleen (Greg) Wellhouse, Karen (Ken) Clausen, and Colleen (Don) Hoefert all of Watertown, South Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pine Island with Father Randal Kasel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Rosary will be said at 3:30 on Tuesday before the visitation. Burial will be held at Pine Island Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.