Wendell Kelm, 88, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Lois not far from his side on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Wendell was loved before he arrived and he will be loved long after he passed. Services for Wendell will be held on June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls. Burial will take place on June 20, 2026, at Neche Cemetery, in Neche, N.D. 

Those wishing to express condolences and well wishes are encouraged to visit Wendell’s obituary page at www.karvonenfuneralhome.com

Services provided by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Services of Wadena, New York Mills and Henning.