Ricky D. Kellerman
Ricky D. Kellerman, 59, of Emlenton, passed away October 23, 2026, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Ricky was born December 10, 1966 in Grove City. He was the son of the late Ronald and Myrna McQuiston Kellerman.
Ricky graduated from A-C Valley High School. He met the love of his life there, Karen Ann Best. The couple was married October 17, 1987, and recently celebrated 39 years of marriage. The couple was blessed with three children Kelly, Brittany and Mathew.
Ricky was currently working at Hovis Auto Supply in Emlenton as a mechanic. Ricky was the center of his family. He loved his house full of his grandkids that he treasured. Cooking big meals for everyone, him always being the lead chef, was something everyone looked forward too. He was proud of his Harley and never passed up opportunity to take his wife on a day trip on it. Ricky was the first person to lend a hand to whoever needed it without any strings attached. He was a treasured member of his family and will be so dearly missed.
Loved ones to cherish Ricky's memory is his wife Karen Kellerman, his children Kelly Waagner and her husband Luke of Emlenton, Brittany Nero and her husband Joesph of Kennerdell and Mathew Kellerman and his wife Ashley of Turkey City. His sisters Rhonda Drake and her husband Bill of Emlenton and Mary Thompson of Florida, brother-in-law Tom Ace of Emlenton. His grandchildren Alexis, Emmalynn, Alessia, Dylan, Liam, Ariella and Mason. Ricky’s father-in-law George Best and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and his good friends also survive.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Melissa Ace and brother-in-law Leonard Thompson and his mother-in-law Catherine Best.
Family will receive friends at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, Saturday, October 31, 2026, from noon till 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home following the visitation with Pastor Colt Waagner officiating.
Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net
