Kelli L. Kesselring

Kelli L. Kesselring, age 46, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to Nancy and the late William T. Kesselring, Kelli was a graduate of Dublin Scioto High School.   She was a faithful parishioner of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church.  Kelli was preceded in death by her father William T. Kesselring, her nephew Tyler MacAlpine, and grandparents Cecil & Kathleen Kesselring and Norman & Nellie Edwards.  She is survived by her mother Nancy Kesselring, her siblings Michael (Teri) Kesselring, Kathy (Ty) MacAlpine, Susan (Tom) Beery and Kyle (Mison) Kesselring, nieces and nephews: Stephanie and Holden, Nicole (Matt), Luke (Rachael) and Samantha, and Nori and Joon, and many other loving family members and friends.

Kelli led a unique life filled with joy and compassion for others.  Kelli’s smile and waves touched many lives including those at OSU Nisonger Center, Union County Services, Special Olympics, UCO Industries, All “R” Friends, Creative Foundation, and St. Brigid of Kildare.  She was friendly to everyone and never met a stranger.  In addition to her love of family and friends, were the OSU Buckeyes, Dublin Athletics, eating out, crafts, and particularly painting.  Kelli’s love and joy that she brought to the world will never be forgotten.  Her family would like to thank all who shared in part of her life to help make her the special person she became.

Family will receive friends from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 at ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017 where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00p.m. TUESDAY with Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks, Celebrant assisted by Deacon Frank Iannarino.  Burial will follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH.   

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Kelli’s name to: Special Olympics Ohio, Inc., 921 Eastwind Drive, Suite 120, Westerville, OH 43081 or on-line: www.sooh.org.  

The Tidd Funeral Home, Dublin-Plain City Chapel, 9720 SR 161, Plain City, OH 43064 (614)-733-0800, assisted the family.  Please visit www.tiddfuneralhomes.com to share your favorite memories and to send your condolences to the Kesselring Family.