Carroll "Kelly" J. Stumpf

Carroll "Kelly" Joseph Stumpf, 93 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, MN. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN, at 1:00 P.M., with Dave Sperstad officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., and again on Friday from 12:00-1:00 P.M. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Caring for Kelly and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Little Falls. Kelly was born on December 25, 1930 in Little Falls, MN to the late John Theodore and Mary Ann (Rauch) Stumpf. Kelly graduated from Little Falls High School in 1949. He was a proud member of the undefeated Flyer football team of 1947. Kelly #34 was an all-state guard. In April of 1952, Kelly joined the US Marine Corp. He was a corporal while serving with a Marine Engineer Battalion in the Korean War from April to July 1953 as an explosive ordnance disposal technician. Kelly was discharged from the military in April of 1954. He received the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Kelly was united in marriage to Charlene (Char) Rivetts on February 7, 1956, at First Congregational Parsonage in Little Falls. After marriage, Kelly and his wife moved to Chicago, IL, where he worked construction. Three years later they returned to Little Falls where he built their first home on the west side of town. Kelly became an active member of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and hunting. During this time, he worked for Marcel Lafond as an independent contractor. In his later years, Kelly worked for Jenson Builders up until he retired. After retirement, Kelly continued working part-time as a carpenter doing maintenance and repair jobs. He also enjoyed yard work, gardening, and playing in his garage. Kelly is survived by his sons, David Kelly Stumpf (Peggy), John Theodore Stumpf (Jodi); daughter, Carol Jo Stumpf; daughter-in-law, Barbara Stumpf; his twin sister, Caroline Randall and younger sister, Mary Lukasavitz (all from Little Falls); as well as eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Kelly was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Bernice Stumpf: his son, Raymond Arthur Stumpf; grandson, Noah Joshua Stumpf; brothers, Clarence Stumpf, John Norman Stumpf, Louis Stumpf, and sisters, Cornelia (Connie) Kriska, Bernadine Stumpf, Genevieve (Jennie) Rippert, Evangeline (Vangie) Swanson and Louise Mallinson.

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Carroll "Kelly" J. Stumpf

December 25, 1930 - June 12, 2024