Derek Eugene Kellch: Oct 24, 1984 – July 9, 2022
Our hero Derek Eugene Kellch of Maricopa, Arizona, handed away on July 9, 2022.
Derek was born to Larry and Liz Kellch on Oct 24, 1984, in Casper, Wyoming. He attended Casper universities Verda James and Centennial and graduated significant school at Kelly Walsh in 2003.
Just after significant college, Derek attained his Diesel Mechanic and Machinist Levels at Sheridan School in 2007. When Derek was in college, he satisfied his soul mate, Kristy, whom he married on August 8, 2008. Derek and Kristy have two stunning girls: Kaytlynn, 17, and Dahlila, 12. Derek lived in Casper with his loved ones until finally their shift to Arizona in September 2017.
In Casper, Derek labored as a machinist at TurnTec and Intermountain Pipe. Then, in Arizona, he labored as a machinist for L&H.
Lots of of his beloved ones and men and women who bought to know him described him as selfless, caring, warmhearted, generous, and compassionate. Derek would give any individual the shirt off his back. Derek’s life was total with his relatives, his dogs, and his 1970 Ford Bronco.
Derek was preceded in death by his grandparents Pat Garner and LaRae and Frank Kellch nephew Jackson Kellch uncles Steve and Brian Kellch aunt Wendy Prosperous and cousin Michael Kellch.
He is survived by his spouse Kristy, daughters Kaytlynn and Dahlila, mom Liz, father Larry, brother Jeremy, grandpa Jack Garner, nephews Jarrett and Judd, niece Aspen, and mom-in-law Brigitte.
A celebration of everyday living is prepared for July 23 at 3 p.m. at the Shriners Club, 1501 W. 39th St., Casper, Wyoming. The relatives is requesting that attendees don the color pink as it was his favorite color.
Also, just about every visitor will have the possibility to speak and share stories and recollections. In lieu of bouquets, words and phrases of strength and remembrance can be sent to Derek’s Young children, Kaytlynn and Dahlila, at PO Box 328, Maricopa, AZ 85139.
A memorial fund has been set up in Derek’s identify for his small children at Reliant Federal Credit Union at 307-234-1429.
Martha Lee Zitterkopf: 1957 – 2022
Martha (“Marty”) of Lander, Wyoming, handed away out of the blue on July 9, 2022.
Marty was born on April 2, 1957, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, to Charles Wilson Edwards Sr. and Peggy Jean Fruits (Max Leroy Fruits).
Marty grew up in Casper and attended Lincoln, Dean Morgan, and KW, and was a graduate from Casper School. Marty has 3 sons: Byron and Dustin Burke and Seth Zitterkopf, all of Casper. All were being the gentle of her existence she beloved her boys dearly.
Marty had the most significant coronary heart of any one. She grew to become a buddy to all who knew her, she loved all animals (in particular her two cats), and all over her complete lifestyle she would just take in so quite a few animals and if she couldn’t continue to keep them, she would make certain they experienced a dwelling.
Marty is survived by her 3 sons Byron Burke, Dustin Burke and Seth Zitterkopf (Danielle Hartshorn) 4 grandchildren Brittney Burke, Jace Burke, Logan and Scarlett Zitterkopf brother Carl Edwards of Las Vegas, NV sisters Dellinda Peterson (Doug) of Lemmon, SD, and Joedy Handford (Scott) of Evanston, WY and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her relatives and close friends.
Marty was preceded in dying by her brother Charles Edwards (8/25/2021), her sister-in-law Lisa Edwards (1/10/2022), a nephew, her dad and mom, and her grandparents.
At her request, a personal household celebration of lifestyle will be held at a later on day. Hudson Funeral Home is handling arraignments.
Rodney Lee Patik: 1958 – 2022
Rod was born on December 22, 1958, in Casper, Wyoming, the 3rd of five sons. He expended most of his childhood in Gillette, Wyoming, wherever he grew up close to rodeos and cowboys and around quick automobiles, motorcycles and snow devices. These childhood and teenage enjoys ongoing his whole everyday living and you could guarantee if something had a motor in it, he most likely liked it!
Immediately after starting to be absolutely blind around age 20 due to troubles from Type 1 diabetes, his really like of motors under no circumstances diminished, but manifested by itself in strategies that have been safer and, most importantly, lawful. He located a enthusiasm for rebuilding typical automobiles and motorcycles and poured his blood, sweat, and tears (and individuals of his wife, Toni) into his beautiful 1972 Chevy Pickup, 1972 Chevelle SS 454, and a quantity of classic Hodaka motorcycles.
Most a short while ago, he and Toni purchased a side-by-side UTV and loved many outings all around Wyoming on trails, whilst he liked when the terrain got tough and there was a creek that they needed to go by way of — Rod was endlessly seeking that adrenaline rush, significantly to Toni’s consternation!
Whilst sporting activities and pastimes had been a big part of his existence, he valued education optimum of all. Inspite of going blind shortly soon after graduating significant faculty and dealing with managing his diabetic issues, he went on to attend Casper School, where by he graduated with double associates degrees in Organization Administration and Marketing. For his time at CC, he was named an Exemplary Alumni during their 50th anniversary celebration in 1996. Although attending CC, he went to Laramie to show up at a football game and this video game led to him conference his long run wife, Toni, who was a university student there.
Right after finishing at CC, he moved to Laramie to complete his Bachelor’s diploma in Human Sources and be with the adore of his lifetime. While Rod didn’t shell out 4 many years in Laramie, he created an influence in the a long time he was there. He was really recognizable around campus with his to start with guide pet, Edgar, guiding him about to courses and activities.
Seeking to get his diploma done and shift on to the following phase in everyday living, he took on his very last two semesters with 18 to 20 credits every in get to get via — a feat deserving of mentioning on its very own, but produced even extra outstanding by the simple fact that all of his textbooks were being in Braille, have been recorded, or had to be browse to him by someone else.
Over all, his spouse and children was the most critical thing in his daily life. Soon after marrying Toni (née Grimlie) in 1985, they went to direct an exciting and adventurous life with moves across Wyoming, Utah, Missouri and Colorado, ultimately returning to Casper in 2001. By the time they attained their 17th wedding day anniversary, they experienced 17 addresses under their belts!
Rod was never ever a single to flip down an chance, so it’s unsurprising his lifetime mirrored taking all of those prospects, even when it appeared also tough for somebody else. His daughter, Abbie, was born in 1989, and he had the prospect to keep household with her through her infancy. Whilst he cherished being a dad, transforming diapers was usually a challenge as his sense of scent could be a minor too keen. Right after his son, Dustin, was born in 1993, his family was comprehensive.
The adventures continued after his young ones had been born, and vacation grew to become an critical component of their lives. In his very last weeks, he was equipped to go on a special trip with Dustin to Kansas City. Each excursion held a special area in his heart and ordinarily a new foods or drink he was constantly striving to recreate at household.
Included in most of these excursions had been his beloved pet dogs, lots of of them becoming properly trained tutorial canine that ended up generally a part of the loved ones. We know that Rod has lots of furry companions in Heaven with Edgar, Bismark, Pokey, and Scooter. His dog Macon was so loved and spoiled by Rod, his young children would normally joke that he cherished Macon more than them! Macon was likely to have some significant levels of competition when Rod figured out he was likely to be a grandfather previously this year — he was so energized to spoil his very first grandchild, a minor boy named Charlie.
Rod lived his lifestyle to the fullest realizing just about every day was a blessing. Possessing numerous health-related problems from Variety 1 diabetic issues immediately after remaining identified at four yrs old intended that he took just about every chance that came his way and barely ever stated no to an practical experience. He was so grateful to the male who passed absent and gave him his 1st kidney donation in 1998. Right after 10 many years, it commenced to fall short and he was gifted a kidney all over again in 2008, this time from his daughter, Abbie, who was only 18 at the time. He was constantly so grateful for these gifts as they gave him so substantially additional time to make these types of a long lasting effect on anyone he arrived in get hold of with.
Rod will be so skipped by those people that realized him, but he would want them to know that they should also are living their lives to the fullest and enjoy each and every opportunity and adventure that arrives their way.
Memorial products and services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Initial Church of the Nazarene, 2020 S. Jefferson St., Casper, Wyoming. There will be a reception following the support at the church.
