Horst Walter Kelbert
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Horst Kelbert was born in Neuhof, Germany on December 15, 1933. He immigrated to the United States in 1954 at the age of 20. He served in the US Army from 1956-1958. After he left the military, he worked many years at Neenah Foundry in Neenah, Wisconsin. Later he owned and operated Twin City Beverage for 12 years.
Horst Loved to play soccer and bowl and was awarded many trophies in his sports. He was also skilled at building homes for families and friends. He loved growing vegetables in his greenhouse and raising animals such as turkeys, chickens, and sheep.
His motto was "We were born to help others" and that was what he did any time of day or night without expecting anything in return.
On retirement, he and his wife, Barbara moved to Ocala, FL. Together they enjoyed traveling to Europe, Russia, Asia, and South America, He also enjoyed working with Stained glass, Playing his Lowery organ, and helping anyone in need.
At age 82 he peacefully passed away. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Barbara and his step-children; Barbie (Jeff Green Bay, WI ; Roger B Kirby (Juliann) St. Paul; Step-grandson Nick Kirby, St. Paul, MN. Brother-in-law- Verner Kuehn and many nieces and nephews and friends.
His memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 14th at Hawthorne Estates. 3211 SW 42nd st in Ocala, FL at 10:00 am. Please visit his online obituary at www.Robertsfunerals.com