Patricia Lou Kelker

Patricia "Mom" Kelker, age 88, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1937 to Leslie Cram and Lillian Jenkins. She was married to Woodrow Kelker for 56 years.

Patricia went to St Mark AME Church. 

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Kelker; son, Randy McMillen; daughter, Lori Kauser; sisters, Nancy Muncy and Judith HaferShe is survived by her children, Joni Hoffman, Rick (Lisa) McMillen, Felicia (Brian) Scruggs, honorary son, Charles Karaus Sr.; grandchildren, Charles (Chauna) Karaus Jr., John (Danielle) Karaus, Curt (Maggie) McMillen, Karen (Dinesh) Gladstone, Tricia (Joe) Kauser, Josh McMillen, Jake McMillen, and Jordan McMillen; great grand children, Robby (Riki) Karaus, Sarah (Graham) Marksberry, Missy (Logan) Williams, and Alex Karaus, Jacob and Joey McMillen, Christian and Hope Gladstone as well as 9 great great grandchidren; brother Terry Knight and in laws, Josephine (Frank) Lowry, Faye (Joe) Sherrell Shirley (Eddie) Mills , Wendy Greene Eugene (Kathryn) Kelker , Buddy Kelker, Brian (Jan) Kelker, Audrey (Andrew) Bonner. Along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of many family and friends. 

Patricia loved humor, old westerns reading, cooking, crocheting and cribbage with Michael. She also loved time spent with her friend Madonna. She was a great listener with strong shoulders to cry on. She would want you to know she is with those who have gone before. You have all been her heart and thank you for all the love.

There will be a Celebration of Life, announced at a later date.