Kenneth A. Kelling, 72, of Appleton, formerly of Kiel, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Country Terrace of Wisconsin.  Ken was born July 17, 1948 to Jeanette (Kelling) Wendland and the late Eugene Wendland.  He attended local schools and after graduating from Elkhart Lake/Glenbeulah High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  On July 3, 1976, he married the former Nancy Frauenfeld at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth.  She preceded him in death on November 5, 2008.  Ken was employed by Plymouth Foam as a forklift operator.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Chilton and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Kenneth enjoyed small game and deer hunting and was a Green Bay Packers fan.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Kurt Kelling, Manitowoc and Margaret Sturm, Kiel; his grandchildren, Michael Sturm, Ryan Sturm and Taeger Kelling; his great-grandchildren, Chelsea Sturm and Ashley Sturm; his sister, Estelle Subotnic and his half-brother, Keith Willingham.  He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Marlene Fraunfeld and her family.

In addition to his stepfather, Eugene and wife, Nancy, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonia, his brothers, Mark and Leonard Wendland and his son-in-law, Daron Sturm.

Private family services will be held.