Martin Kelsch

MARTIN KELSCH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend has moved on without us. Martin Anthony Kelsch was born to parents Vern Eugene and Mildred Helen Hersley Kelsch on June 15, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and passed away on December 13, 2006, at Boise Health & Rehabilitation Center. Martin was raised in Idaho Falls, attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Skyline High School. Martin worked at Saving Center during his younger years with his father and other siblings. He later attended Regis College in Denver, Colorado. Martin joined the U. S. Air Force, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a disabled veteran with an honorable discharge from the Air Force. He is survived by his parents Vern and Mildred Kelsch, his brothers Richard (Helen) and Robert (Ginny), his sisters Cathy (Steve) Hardy and Kris (Dave) Burgess, nieces Katie, Megan, Suzy and Melissa, nephews Sean, Colin, Tim, and Mike. A special thanks to Boise Veterans Hospital, Julie Orozco and Vicki Martin, for their love and care over the years. We will miss you Martin. Rosary Services will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Deacon Chris Reilly of the Idaho Falls Catholic Community officiating. The family will visit with friends following the Rosary Services from 7 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2006, at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 17th & Woodruff, with Father Jorge Ramirez officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. In lieu of the flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Christian Ministries, 433 May Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 or the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen. ------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Julie Gonzales ajgonzo1@cox.net Our prayers are with you and your family during such a great loss. With love, Raymond and Carlene Kelsch, Tony and Julie Gonzales, Tony and Jeanne Kelsch, Bruce and Terri McAffee Julie Orozco fofcycle@msn.com Martin was a unique individual. His flair will be missed by the staff and the other vets in our program. It has been a pleasure working with your family. I really appreciated the communication with Robert and Chris. Take care, Julie Orozco