Carrol P. Kelley

PINE ISLAND:Carrol Paul Kelley, 74, passed away July 5, 2014 at his home in Pine Island. Carrol was born on November 10, 1939 in Tyler, MN to Paul Vincent and Viola Theresa (Zimmer) Kelley.He graduated from Tyler High School in 1957.In 1959, he joined the Army and served in the Korean Conflict Peace Time until 1961.He later attended Mankato State University. On November 27, 1965 Carrol married Cleo Gulbransen at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. Carrol started his construction career with Leon Joyce Construction. In 1969 he joined Sullivan Construction.In 1975, Carrol and William (Buzz) Quick formed Road Constructors Inc. and Shamrock Enterprises and were in business until March 2010, at which time they retired and sold to Mathy Construction Co. Carrol was active in St. Michaels Catholic Church Council and the Pine Island Golf Course.He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, watching MN sports teams and in more recent years, spending time at their lake home with his family.He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather, always attending his childrens and grandchildrens activities. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Cleo; two daughters, Holly (Chad) Van Houten and Lisa Kelley and one son, Chad (Shannon) Kelley all of Pine Island; six grandchildren, Kaleb, Cole, Morgan, Brynne, Brooklynn and Drew; sisters, Audrey Odland of Marshall, Colleen Kelley of Bloomington, Jean Sherman of Blaine, Mary (Donald) Balster of Chaska; brothers, Charles (Cathy) Kelley of Prior Lake, Mike (Karen) Kelley of Tyler and Greg Kelley of Richfield; a sister-in-law, Marge Kelley of Richfield; eleven nieces; and thirteen nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; one brother; three brothers-in-law; three nieces and two nephews. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Pine Island at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014 with Father Randal Kasel officiating.Burial will be at Pine Island Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Pine Island American Legion.Visitation will be held from 4:00 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the mass at the church on Friday.