Paul Kelle, 89, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on May 9, 2009 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater.
Born in Ahnsen, Germany, he moved here from Morton Grove, IL in 1979. He was an army veteran of WWII and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clearwater. He enjoyed reading, swimming and traveling.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Gerda; a son, Bernhard (Erika) of Mt. Prospect, IL; a sister, Martha Maschmeier of Germany; two grandchildren, Christopher and Lisa Kelle; and sister-in-laws, Alice Hinterhauser and Herta Dittmer; and brother-in-law, Bruno Dreger (Renate).
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 No. Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755.
I will always miss you opa!!! You really were a kind man with a great heart. I wish you were still alive. R.I.P.
My taughts are with you in this time of sorrow. My depest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Love Lucia
Our deepest Sympathy to all the family but especially to you, Gerda and Bernhard.
I remember Paul as a gentle giant of a man, always kind and willing to help. I am very sorry that you lost him.
I pray for God to comfort you as only He can, and be with you in the days ahead.
With love,
your Cousin Anita and Walter
May your family find comfort in your loss. I remember Uncle Paul from the old Chicago days, a fun man! Blessings on you all.
Reiner Kolodinski and Family
Los Angeles, CA
Our deepest sympathies to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our dear Dad, how lucky we were to have you in our lives! In your own quiet way, you were always there for us, being the best example of a Dad that you could be. Thank you for all you did, and mostly for the wonderful example of kindness and acceptance that you were for all of us. You will be greatly missed, always.