Obituary of Hertha Kelm

Hertha Kelm May 10, 1927 – June 24, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hertha Kelm on June 24, 2017, at the Hanna Long Term Care Facility, Hanna, Alberta. Hertha passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years. Hertha was born in Hanna to Robert and Bertha Kautz on May 10, 1927. On June 2, 1946, she married Samuel Kelm and together they raised 4 sons. Hertha lived her entire life in Hanna; farming and then moving to town where she worked at Stedman’s and then later became a very successful Avon Representative. Hertha enjoyed cooking old family recipes for her family. She also took great pleasure in the friendships she made while selling Avon. Hertha was predeceased by her loving husband Sam and loving son Glenn, 2 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her sons Allan (Kathy) Kelm, Brian (Traudi) Kelm, Patrick (Shannon) Kelm, daughter-in-law Marie Kelm, 8 grandchildren: Rodney, Shane, Kris, Bryan, Dawnn, Krista, Matthew, and Mitchell, as well as 5 great grandchildren: Mitch, Sam, Dylan, Harrison, and James, plus many nieces and nephews. With respect to Hertha’s wishes no funeral service was held. Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., entrusted with arrangements. www.hannafuneral.ca, 403-854-5956.