William L. Kelly, Ph.D. (1962), son of Donald Wayne and Gertrude Campbell Kelly (1933) passed away September 8, 2022.  In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by dear wife Carol J. (Saurer) Kelly (1963), who passed away in July 2019. Throughout his career, Bill was known as a leader, innovator and pioneer in polymer technology applications across many industries.  These engagements included several benchmark patents registered. With personal interests spanning organic gardening, culinary arts, woodworking, wine, music, philosophy, theology, science and Information Technology, Bill was a lifelong student of “everything”, an avid hobbyist and entrepreneur, and enjoyed a good debate as well as a good prank.

Carol spent her career in education, staying busy teaching remedial reading and French while raising three children. A lifelong Francophile, Carol loved her numerous trips to France and treasured her visits and correspondence with several lifelong friends in France. While a debilitating stroke ended her ability to work at age 48, Carol remained active in church and social life, and greatly enjoyed her church missions work, including regular mission trips to Columbus to teach English to refugees.

Bill and Carol are survived by children, Patrick (Sheila), Christopher (Stacie), and Kara (Philip), brother Lewis (1965 / Linda McConagha, 1966), sister, Lenna Kelly (Ken) Calairi (1972), and brothers Gilbert Saurer, James (Delores) Saurer, and Philip (Judy) Saurer)