MADISON - William Mitchell "Bill" Kelly, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Sage Meadow of Middleton. He was under the outstanding love and care of Brighton Hospice, specifically his team of Abbey, Tara and Anne Marie. I can’t imagine what we would have done without the love and care they provided. True angels on earth.

Bill was born on Jan. 9, 1954, in Wausau, the son of Charles and Delphine (Krause) Kelly. He graduated from DC Everest Senior High School, in Schofield. Following high school, he furthered his education at Wausau Community College, where he continued to play basketball. He transferred to UW-Madison and received his bachelor's degree. Bill worked as a Director of Communications for TDS Telecom.

Bill was an avid golfer and Wisconsin sports fan. He was a proud Badgers Booster and a 38-year season ticket holder for Badgers football and basketball games. He loved watching the Brewers and coached youth baseball for West Madison Little League as well as youth basketball. He loved travelling, especially to those destinations that included ocean views and he also enjoyed singing karaoke.

Bill is survived by his friend and former partner, Melissa (Tom) McDonald; son, Patrick Kelly; stepdaughters, Melanie Mitchell and Amanda (Cody) Stieritz; granddaughter, Savannah Mitchell; sister, Colleen (Ralph) Graveen; and nieces, Michelle Graveen and Julie Koplitz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dephine; and sister, Kay.

A celebration of life is being organized.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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(608) 221-5420

William Mitchell "Bill" Kelly

January 09, 1954 - May 21, 2024

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