Damon Edward Kelsey, 71, of West Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Indiana Veterans Home.
He was born September 14, 1949, in Crawfordsville, to the late Lawrence and Mary Katherine (Crowder) Kelsey.
Damon graduated from Coal Creek Central High School and Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.
He served in the Army.
On February 23 1980, he married Janice Rule. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2004.
Damon was an Insurance Agent for Equitable Insurance for 27 years before retiring in 2004.
He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, the Breakfast Optimist Club and enjoyed watching and cheering for Purdue athletics.
Surviving are daughter, Nicole (husband David) Buskill of Indianapolis, two sons, Scott (wife Melissa) Kelsey of Indianapolis, and Brian (wife Misty) Kelsey of West Lafayette, three brothers, Larry (wife Judi) Kelsey of Lafayette, Rex (wife Nancy) Kelsey of Lebanon and Chuck (wife Rita) Kelsey of New Richmond. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Peyton, Emma, Aiden, Owen, Lillian and Ethan.
A private family service with military rights will take place. Burial will follow next to his wife at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute in Damon’s name to your favorite veterans organization or Central Presbyterian Church.