Thomas J. Kelly, 53, of Kenosha, WI, ascended into the ethereal unknown on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home.
Born in Kenosha, WI, on October 17, 1968, he was the son of the late George and Kay (Yoder) Kelly. In 1979, they moved to Tucson, AZ then in 1980 to San Diego, and back to Kenosha in 1981.
Thomas worked as a carpenter. He had a true joy and passion for carpentry; he loved to build. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his bicycle with his daughter when she was younger. Thomas was very interested in conspiracy theories and enjoyed political outcries.
He is survived by his daughter, Wenona (Willie) Vargas of Merrillan, WI; his son, Derrick Betchkal of Racine, WI; three grandchildren, Maricella, Stone, and James Vargas; his loving girlfriend of 9 years, Helen Benson; two brothers, Richard (Dawn) Kelly of Greenfield, WI, and Michael Kelly of Kenosha, WI; nephew, Mike Kelly, Jr.; and niece, Christine Shatkins. He is further survived by other family and friends.
Private services were held.