Kelly Ann DeGroot

DeGroot, Kelly Ann
(Kluge)
Appleton

Age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kelly was the daughter of Judy Kaddatz (the late Gene Kaddatz) and Guy (Cheryl) Kluge. She married her soul mate and love of her life, Rick DeGroot, on November 7, 1992. Rick and Kelly had a very special bond that was obvious to all who knew them. They enjoyed many special moments of their lives together, traveling and seeing the world. We all enjoyed listening to the funny stories they told of their adventures.

Kelly was a very successful hairdresser with a vast, dedicated clientele. She had a unique talent of making everything she touched beautiful. From decorating their homes, all of the three salons she owned, to making all her clients feel loved and special. She had a contagious laugh, a fun, upbeat personality and could make a room light up when she walked in. She will be truly missed.

Kelly is survived by her mother, Judy (nee Fairchild) Kluge-Kaddatz of Appleton; her father, Guy (Cheryl) Kluge of Hortonville; her brother, Thad (Dawn) Kluge and nephew Hunter of Hortonville; her step-nieces and nephews; her step-brother and sisters: Rory, Roxanne, and Bobbie Sue and their families; her grandmother, Betty Kluge of Hortonville; her mother-in-law, Ann DeGroot; brothers-in-laws: Guy (Kathleen) DeGroot and their children, and Gary DeGroot; special cousin, friend and “sister” Stacey Thein; godchild, Lexi Thein; special second cousins Judy and John Robedeaux; her godparents, Rick Kluge and Peggy Holcomb; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Gene Kaddatz; her grandparents: Flavous and Emma Fairchild, and Reno Kluge; and step-grandparents, Elvin and Anna Mae Conrad.

A memorial service for Rick and Kelly will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Jansen Fargo Funeral Home, with Deacon Vincent DeGroot officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

My dearest darling daughter, you were the Life in Me.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-6202