Derald "Louie" Louis Kell

Derald “Louie” Louis Kell, 91, passed away peacefully March 25, 2023 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born on January 20, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Louis and Freida Kell.

Derald attended schools in the Wausau area and graduated from Wausau High School in 1950.  On December 1, 1951 he married Darlene Krueger and they were life long sweethearts of 71 years and raised four boys.

He was owner and operator of Kell’s Conoco Gas Station and Outdoor Sports in Wausau, he then went to work for JI Case, Murray Machinery and Land Art landscaping.

Derald was definitely jack of all trades and master of all.  He enjoyed building anything, he could build whatever you asked for.  He taught so many people how woodworking was done, and enjoyed teaching just as much as making the project.  He also enjoyed deer hunting with the gang at the new wood camp, loved fishing, enjoyed turkey hunting, and ice fishing with long time friends.  He enjoyed raising butterflies and gardening. 

Survivors include his wife, Darlene, his sons, Russell (Diane) Kell, Marathon, David (Leela) Kell, Weston, Kevin (Stacie) Kell, Escondido, California; daughter-in-law, Cheri Kell, Wausau; grandchildren, Brian Kell, Jason Kell and Vivian Kell; great-grandchildren, Ty and Trevor Kell.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Laverne and son, Steven.

At the request of Derald there will not be a funeral service.  A private gathering with immediate family will be at a later date.

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