Paul Michael Kelly

Paul Michael Kelly, 76, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 20, 1947 in Elkhart to Alfred C. and Phyllis C. (Bigler) Kelly.

On October 9, 1966 he married Marilyn Nisley in Goshen.

She survives along with two sons, Sam (Jill) Kelly of Elkhart, and Ben (Stacie) Kelly of Spring, Texas; and five grandchildren, Allison, Madison, Ashlyn, Alexis and Lauren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dan Kelly.

A Concord High School graduate, Paul served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-70.

Following his retirement from Utilimaster, he volunteered and worked for CAPS (Child & Parent Services). A Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, he and Marilyn enjoyed traveling and camping with both motorcycle and R.V.

He was a member of the Goshen VFW and DAV; and a life-time member of H.O.G., Harley Owners Group.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, where a funeral service will be conducted on Friday at 1 p.m. with military honors. Pastor Terry Tyler will officiate.

Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project; https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org .