He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia and granddaughter Stephanie.
Victor is survived by his four children: Victor 'Chip' Kelling, Jr. (Patti), Deborah Lavoie (Leo), Jennifer DiGiro (Domenic) and Michael Kelling (Amanda), grandchildren: Jennifer 'Muffin' Neumann, Steven Kelling, Anthony Kelling, Alice Kelling, Paul Lipscomb, Cassandra Lipscomb, Taylor DiGiro, Shannon DiGiro and Mikayl Sams, and 5 great grandchildren.
Victor joined the United States Navy in 1953 and was stationed in San Francisco, California where he served for eight years as a Seabee. After the military, he enjoyed a career as automotive technician.
He loved hunting and camping. Victor's love for the outdoors was only surpassed by the love he had for his family. Some of the family's most treasured memories are of being together camping. His children remember how he was 'the Dad that could do anything', whether fixing cars, house repairs, yard work, anything! Victor had the ability to talk to anyone, made friends easily, and was a great storyteller.
A visitation for Victor will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 North Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM. A committal service with US Navy honors will occur Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City.
Serving as pallbearers are: Victor 'Chip' Kelling, Jr. (son), Michael Kelling (son), Leo Lavoie (son-in-law) and Domenic DiGiro (son-in-law).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunlandmemorial.com for the Kelling family.
