Robert Kelly

Robert James (Buzz) Kelly was born on December 20, 1934, in Cottonwood County, the son of James and Alice (Roepke) Kelly. He graduated from Comfrey Public School in 1952. Buzz started working for Carlson Brothers Construction. He then joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on October 15, 1959. Returning home, he continued working for Carlson Bros. Construction and M.R. Paving for over 50 years. On June 17, 1961, he was united in marriage to Annette (Nettie) Wersal at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, softball, bowling, playing cards, and shooting pool. He enjoyed attending all sporting events, especially involving his grandchildren. Buzz also enjoyed collecting cans for the music program and the tops for the Ronald McDonald House. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Comfrey. Robert died on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis, MN, at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Nettie of Comfrey; children Michael (Linda) Kelly, James (Tammy) Kelly, Jon (Connie) Kelly all of Comfrey, Brian (friend JoLynn) Kelly of New Ulm, Kathy (Keith) Augustin of Stewartville; grandchildren - Matthew, Allison, Sadie, Cole, Karliana, Logan, Joshua, Abigail, Zachary, Samantha, Seanan, Kristen, Kyle, Kaitlyn; 15 great grandchildren; and sister Virginia (Vernon) Pederson of Comfrey. Buzz was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 13, 2018 St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey 218 Field St. N Not Given, Minnesota, United States 56019 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Wednesday, November 14, 2018 St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey 218 Field St. N Not Given, Minnesota, United States 56019 Service Information 10:30 am Wednesday, November 14, 2018 St. Paul's Catholic Church, Comfrey 218 Field St. N Not Given, Minnesota, United States 56019 Interment Information St. Paul Catholic Cemetery N Hwy 258 Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019