Obituary of Kelly R. Zuhlke

Kelly R. Zuhlke Age 50, of Spencer, went home to his savior on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. after a hard fought battle with cancer. No public services are being scheduled at this time. Kelly was born on May 15, 1962 to Duane and Susan Zuhlke in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He attended school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As an adult he moved to Tennessee. Kelly had lived throughout the country but spent most of his life in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee. Kelly was a carpenter and jack of all trades. He enjoyed building things and sharing his artistic abilities. He is lovingly survived by his mother Susan of Spencer, his sisters; Cheryl Gessert of Spencer and Deanna (Fred) Rothe of Oshkosh, his grandmother; Jeanette Schlaak of Oshkosh, his daughter Kelsey Padigimus of Idaho, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Kelly is further survived by his longtime friend and buddy “Biggie”. Kelly was preceded in death by his father; Duane, an infant brother; Matthew, an older brother; Jay, a nephew Kyle Gessert and his grandparents; Raymond Schlaak and Herbert and Doris Zuhlke. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.