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Harry Clement “Kelly” Kelleher Jr.

Birth	:	16 Sep 1925 Volga, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 2020 San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8488998, -91.4021988
Description	:	Harry Clement Kelleher, Jr., known as “Kelly” to many of his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020 at his home in San Diego, California, with his wife of 60 years, Joyce, at his side. Kelly was born on September 16, 1925 in Volga, to Harry and Mary (Connor) Kelleher. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School in Elkader and he also attended the University of Iowa. Kelly enlisted in the Army while still a teenager and he served as a Private 1st Class in Company C in the 424th Infantry... Read More	Harry Clement Kelleher, Jr., known as “Kelly” to many of his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020 at his home in San Diego, California, with his wife of 60 years, Joyce, at his side. Kelly was born on September 16, 1925 in Volga, to Harry and Mary (Connor) Kelleher. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School in Elkader and he also attended the University of Iowa. Kelly enlisted in the Army while still a teenager and he served as a Private 1st Class in Company C in the 424th Infantry in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge. On February 14, 1960 he married Joyce Conner in Keokuk. Kelly worked as a salesperson for Liggett and Myers but spent most of his career selling rugs for Edward Lacey Mills. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. His favorite place to fish was the Turkey River and he spent many years in Elkader fishing with beloved family and friends. He and Joyce moved to California in the 1960s, and they settled in their current home in San Diego in 1986. Although they did not have children, “Uncle Kelly” was a favorite uncle of his many nieces and nephews as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. He was also a good friend to too many people to name, in particular their neighbors of the past 18 years, Larry and Betty Allen. Kelly is survived by his wife Joyce and his sister Petrene Poss of San Juan Capistrano, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings Colleen Sullivan, Joanne, Catherine, Gerry, John, Dodie Bass, and Judy Yeast. The family would like to thank Kelly’s devoted caregivers, skilled nursing, hospital, and hospice staff for taking such good care of him these past few weeks. In lieu of flowers, Joyce has requested making a donation to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader. A funeral Mass followed by burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elkader on Friday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elkader, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements. 7/13/2020 Harry Clement Kelleher, Jr., known as “Kelly” to many of his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020 at his home in San Diego, California A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 17, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elkader, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Elkader, Iowa. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elkader, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.

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Where is Harry Clement “Kelly” Kelleher Jr.'s memorial?
Harry Clement “Kelly” Kelleher Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Harry Clement “Kelly” Kelleher Jr. death?
Harry Clement “Kelly” Kelleher Jr. death on 23 Jun 2020 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
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Latitude: 42.8488998
Longitude: -91.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Clement Kelleher

(1892 - 1965)

Mary Catherine Connor Kelleher

(1900 - 1962)

Siblings

Colleen Mary Kelleher Sullivan

(1924 - 2011)

Catherine Kelleher Norm

(1926 - 1998)

Joann Lucille Kelleher

(1928 - 1928)

Gerald Edward Kelleher

(1929 - 1964)

John Robert Kelleher

(1932 - 1972)

Dolores Jean “Dodie” Kelleher Bass

(1935 - 2011)

Judith Kay “Judy” Kelleher Yeast

(1944 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

2. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

6. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

7. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

8. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

13. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

14. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

15. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

16. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

17. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

20. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

21. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

22. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -91.3747025