Joseph Kelty

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Joseph Kelty, 93, of Plankinton, SD, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his son’s home in Logan, OH. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 12, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Joseph Thomas Kelty was born November 6, 1932, in Plankinton, SD, to Frank and Esther Kelty. He served in the U.S. Army with the 5th Army Band and was stationed at Fort Sheridan in Chicago. He retired as a cattle rancher, liked spending time with his son Mike at Top Dog, and enjoyed his nickname of “Grandpa Joe.”         

Joseph is survived by his son, Mike (Misty) Kelty; four daughters, Maureen (Brian) Lawler, Karen (Dave) Koch, Mary (Mike) Krell, and JoAnn (Jim) Gerlach; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Grandpa Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Kelty; sons, Dennis and Thomas; and his parents, Frank and Esther Kelty.

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