Kelly Ann Rear
April 09, 1958 - October 15, 2019
Obituary
POYNETTE - Kelly A. Rear, age 61, of Poynette, passed away surrounded by her children and her husband on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1958, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Jerome and Mary (Wieski) Mistele.
Kelly graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1977. She married Mike Rear on Dec. 12, 2012, in Portage, Wis. Kelly worked as a custodian for the Lodi school district for 17 years, and she loved and adored her job along with the children and the staff. She was always in the holiday spirit and loved being with her family. Kelly was a huge fan of the Badgers, Packers and the Brewers, and she loved collecting cow figurines.
Kelly loved spending time with her entire family, and she was always at her happiest being with them. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. We will always remember her as a fighter.
Kelly is survived by her husband, Mike Rear; her daughters, Ashley (Danny) Ballweg and April (Dan) Rockhill; son, Aaron (Karolina Kuenning) Arnold; brothers, Mike Mistele, Tom (Nancy) Mistele, Pat Mistele and John (Teri) Mistele; sisters, Mary (Rick) Gamer, Susie McDonald and Margaret (Dondi) Nelson; grandchildren, Kingston Galetka, Dennis Ballweg, Devin Ballweg and Kurtis Arnold; father-in-law, Ron (Loletia) Rear; bother-in-law, Brad Rear; sisters-in-law, Joann Rear and Becky (Greg) Dockter; and many dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, Joe McDonald.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 521 Fair Street, Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, with Father Scott Jablonski and Father Jerry Zhanay concelebrating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main Street, Lodi, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the 7th floor of St. Mary’s Hospital and the staff of SSM Hospice Home Health for their wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street
(608) 592-3201
Events
Visitation
Fri Oct 18, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Lodi • 157 South Main Street, P.O. Box 17, Lodi, WI 53555
Visitation
Sat Oct 19, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Oct 19, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI
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Memories
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Sandy Osterman
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Kelly was a gem! She would do anything for you and I will miss her terribly!!
Rest in peace sweet angel you are now in the arms of Jesus!!
God Bless You,
Sandy Osterman
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Danielle Howard
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Dear aunt Kelly! I always still said you were my aunt. I remember your vibrancy and zest for life. May you rest in peace and comfort. April, Aaron, and Ashley, I hope your memories and knowing your mom is no longer in pain helps you find relief. It's never easy losing a parent. I love you all.
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Talia Oberling
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My son Max was a 4th grader at Lodi Elementary. He was very sad to hear "Mrs Kelly" has passed but said he was happy for her to get to see Heaven. We were always so happy to see her smiling, welcoming face, and as parents, it was a great comfort to know she was there to help our kids and all the kids at the elementary school. They all loved her so much. Max was so happy that he had written her a thank you card last year, and that it meant so much to her that she taped it to her door. She will forever be loved and missed in the community. We are all so very sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family. May threre be comfort in knowing she was so loved.
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Wayne Sadek
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Mike we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences from Wayne & Marci Sadek. If you need anything don't hesitate to give me a call. Seems like yesterday when you to moved into Poynette and Kelly was working at the school.....
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Tisha Barnes
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. We are sorry for your loss. Susie- thinking about you and sending prayers for your loss of Kelly. She was a great lady! Love Sheila and Tisha
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Sue Evers
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Kelly was a patient of mine for years, and I really enjoyed seeing her. It was fun catching up on kids and grandkids when she came in. I will really miss seeing her.