Thomas "Tom" W. Kell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas “Tom” W. Kell, 62, of Foley, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his residence in Foley. He was born on May 1, 1952 in Wausau, Wisconsin, a son of the late Leonard and Ellen Kell. He was united in marriage to Kathleen “Katie” Usery on December 31, 1998 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Tom worked for Laidlaw Transit Services, for many years as a bus driver and later a monitor. He had a passion for woodworking, he would travel great distances to find the perfect pieces of natural wood for his work. Tom made several personalized pieces and took first place at several county fairs with his work. He enjoyed going to drive-in-movies and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen “Katie” Kell of Foley; two daughters, Amanda Kell of Wausau, WI and Amy Matelski of Wausau, WI; two step-children, Lori Meyers (Eric) of O’Fallon and Jason Kurtz of Columbia; four grandchildren, Katorrina, Levi, Austin and Kelsi; two brothers, two sisters, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, and one step-son, Aaron Kurtz. Services will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Thomas W. Kell, in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; P. O. Box 222, Troy MO. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 528-8221

Thomas "Tom" W. Kell

May 1, 1952 - December 31, 2014