Rodney Gerald Kelm

Rodney Gerald Kelm, 62, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont.

He was born to Eno and Betty (Quam) Kelm on Dec. 1, 1952, in Williston, N.D. He grew up in Plentywood until 1964 when the family moved to Forsyth. He lived in Forsyth with his parents and two brothers, Cory and Tim, until he finished school. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Forsyth where he began his railroad career and met Patty Cellmer, the love of his life. They raised two children, Sheri and Dustin, and were an important part of their grandchildren's lives.

When he met Patty, he had a beautiful daughter, Sheri, from Debbie Kelm. Next came Dustin, a huge surprise. Dustin is the pride of their lives, truly loved by his folks. Their grandchildren, Justin, Bryson, and Ava, were very well taken care of by their grandparents. His brother, Cory, spent their last days together. What a gift!

He enjoyed life to the fullest. The water at Fort Peck Lake brought them all together, fishing, skiing, camping and being with all the family. The whole family, because Patty came with a big package that loved to spend time together – another set of folks, Jarel and Leona Cellmer, his new sisters, Shirley, Diane and Monica, brother Randy, and of course the rest of the gang who loved him like a brother. God only knows the "Good Times" they shared.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty, in 2013; a brother, Tim Kelm; and his mother, Betty Kelm.

Survivors include one son, Dustin Kelm, of Glasgow; one daughter, Sheri Lynn Kelm, of Fort Peck; three grandchildren; a brother, Cory Kelm and his wife, Cindy, of Nampa, Idaho; and his father, Eno Kelm of Apache Junction, Ariz.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Peck Community Church in Fort Peck followed by interment in the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.

Bell Mortuary of Glasgow was in charge of arrangements.