Carey Bell (Kuntz) Kell

Feb 25, 1918 - Feb 13, 2013

Carey Belle Kell, 94, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Wissot a Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls. She was born Feb. 25, 1918, in South Bend, Ind., to Edna Pearl (Evans) and Charles Kuntz. She graduated from South Bend Central High School.

On Dec. 16, 1939, Carey married Paul E. Kell in South Bend. The couple resided in Eau Claire from 1941 to 1954 before moving to Milwaukee. Carey and Paul founded Kell Container in 1964 in Butler and moved operations to Chippewa Falls in 1968. She retired as president of Kell Container Corp. Paul preceded her in death May 18, 1977.

On Aug. 24, 1984, she married Philip H. Rogers on Madeline Island. He also preceded her in death May 31, 1999.

Survivors include three sons, Michael (Patricia) Kell of Bonita Springs, Fla., Charles (Patricia) Kell of Menomonie and Thomas (Pamela) Kell of Chippewa Falls; a daughter-in-law, Betsy Kell of Eau Claire; a sister, Jane Erler of South Bend; eight grandchildren, David (Amy) Kell, Lisa (Brady) Pierce, both of Hudson, Paul (Rebecca) Kell of Durham, N.H., Carey (Kris) Kell-Johnson of Chippewa Falls, Melissa (Brett Hansen) Kell of Minneapolis, Jeremy (Erin) Kell of Wauwatosa, Sadie (Scott) Kell-Gunderson of Eau Claire and Angela Kell of New York City; 15 great grandchildren; special friend to Carey and the family, Chuck Klukas; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Paul Kell; her second husband, Philip Rogers; and a son, John Kell.

A private service will be held with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. A public visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, at Pederson -Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls.

Memorials in Carey's honor may be directed to the Carey Kell Endowment c/o the Community Foundation of Chippewa Falls. Pederson -Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express condolences online

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

01/10/2025 EJS

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