Gerald Aloysious Kelly

Gerald A. Kelly, beloved husband, father, grandfather and dedicated family man died peacefully at home on May 5, 2012, at the age of 81. He was kind, loving, compassionate and joyful. Gerald was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Jane, of 58 years, his family and Catholic faith. He was born March 7, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, to Kathryn and Ollie Kelly. He attended Visitation Catholic Grade School, Rockhurst High School and graduated from Rockhurst College in 1953. Gerald married the love of his life, Jane Pflumm, on June 6, 1953. He owned and operated Kelly Butter Company for over 40 years. Devoted to his faith, he was a parishioner at St. Agnes Catholic Church for 49 years.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Kathryn and Ollie Kelly and brother Don Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Jane, brother Brian Kelly (Maria), six children; Janet Ann Presnell, Gerald A. Kelly, Jr. (Bonnie), Kathryn O’Connor (Ned), Brian Kelly (Rhonda), Michael Kelly (Laura), Margaret Kelly and eight beloved grandchildren; Kristin Kelly, Ryane Delka, Brett Eichinger, Scott Kelly, Nichole Presnell, Brydie O’Connor, Joe O’Connor, Sara Grace Kelly and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at St Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Road, Roeland Park, KS, 66205. Mass celebrant is Gerald’s brother-in-law, Father Robert Pflumm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 9720 West 87th St., Overland Park, KS, 66212.