Pauline K. K
elly 1917-2020
Pauline K. Kelly, 103, of Rib Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 in Medford at Aspirus Care and Rehab. Private family services will be held at
a later date. Pauline was born on Aug. 5, 1917 to Edward and Mary (Tirpeck) Miller in Westboro. She attended Rindt Grade School. She married Frank Kelly on May 29, 1937 in Chelsea Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.
Pauline worked along with her husband taking care of their dairy farm. She also worked at the Rib Lake nursing home for six years, working in the kitchen. She was a past member of the Westboro Homemaker Club, leader of the Skyline 4H Club, and a member of the Westboro Library Board.
In her spare time, Pauline enjoyed spending hours sewing for many individuals and organizations, traveling up north and out west, and berry picking.
Pauline is survived by her children, Pat (Roy) Vessley of Medford, Daniel Kelly of The Yaak Valley, Mont., Jeanene Kelly of Westboro, and Jason Jackson of Wisconsin Rapids; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by other family and friends.
Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents; daughter, Kathleen Miller; brothers; and sisters.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
Paid Obituary 95939