Kenneth G. Kelley

Kenneth G. Kelley, 73, of Fults, IL, died July 30, 2026, in Fults, IL. He was born July 4, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Kathryn Kelley (nee Accardi); children Sarah (David) Tobin, Erika Caudell and Derek (Honesty) Nothstine; grandchildren Taylor, Zane, Madison, Jordyn, and Vivienne; sisters Barbara Stratton and Lucy (Dwight) Clevenger; nieces, nephews, friends, and his faithful companion Rogue.

He is preceded in death by his grandson Jake Tobin; parents Joseph and Gloria (nee Burbank) Kelley; sons-in-law David Huebner and Brent Caudell; and sister Kathleen Bjoran.

Prior to joining Schaeffer Communications Company, Inc. in February 2002, Kenneth owned and operated Cable Masters, LLC, which provided data cabling and fiber optic services to commercial and residential customers throughout the St. Louis area. At his time at Schaeffer, Kenneth was appointed vice president. He brought more than 30 years of data communications experience to the role.

Kenneth was an outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and anything outdoors. His most memorable job was at Yellowstone National Park in his youth as a tour guide. Kennth and Kathryn also had bred and donated German Shepards to the metro east K-9 police devisions for many years.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Southern Illinois Hospice or
Washington University Medicine Section of Movement Disorders

Memorial Visitation:
4 PM to 6 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Memorial Service:
6 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL 
     Rev. James Stefanic, Officiating