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1004 Prairie Lea St.
Brenham, Texas 77833
1939
David
2020
David Kelling
August 4, 1939 — June 8, 2020
David Blum Kelling, 80, of Brenham, TX died on June 8, 2020 in Bryan, TX after a very brief illness.
Mr. Kelling was born in Houston, TX on August 4, 1939 to Otto and Ellenora Blum Kelling at Heights Hospital. He was baptized on October 12, 1939 by his uncle, a Lutheran pastor. After graduating from high school in Houston, he attended Blinn College and subsequently worked as an automotive parts manager in Brenham for many years. He served numerous terms as an officer for the Blum-Kelling Reunion and was the family historian. David visited his nieces for every childhood birthday, Christmas, and most Easters and also cared lovingly for his companion Marilyn until her death. He went home to his Lord and Savior two weeks after an extensive stroke. Much appreciation to Hospice Brazos Valley and Grace Place Personal Care Home who gave comfort and care around the clock. He died with nieces holding his hands.
Mr. Kelling is survived by his sister, Eleanor Hildebrandt of Spring, TX; nieces Donna Kay Watson, Carol Spinuzzi and husband John, Janette Wawarosky and husband Reese, Marialice Hildebrandt Vick, Helen Fults and husband Robert, and Lenora Grier and husband Jason; many great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and other extended family members. Special thanks to those who helped David remain as independent as possible until his death: cousin Ruth Kelling; Janette and Reese Wawarosky; great nephew Bryan Wawarosky; and great niece Natasha Wawarosky and fiance Nick Vandivort. No words can express enough appreciation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers Otto and Otis Kelling, and brother-in-law Erwin Hildebrandt.
Visitation for David will be Wednesday, June 17 from 8am until 8pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Prairie Lea Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Jacobs officiating. Graveside Honorary pallbearers are: Bryan Wawarosky, Reese Wawarosky, John Spinuzzi, Jason Grier, Robert Fults, and Nick Vandivort.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Jefferson Street, Brenham, TX 77833.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham.
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