Calvin “Kelly” H. McNamara, 70, of Chippewa Falls, town of Anson, died peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Dove Healthcare – South in Eau Claire.  

Kelly was born July 23, 1954 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Clayton and Dorothy “Dusty” (Hedrington) McNamara, Sr.

Kelly married Judy Thompson on May 5, 1973 at Sacred Heart Church in Jim Falls.

Kelly was a mechanic at American Phoenix for many years.

Kelly was a jack of all trades, but his favorite was small engine repair. He was always working on lawnmowers and of course, motorcycles. His Harley was his most prized possession. He was an avid rider and loved to feel the wind in his hair. His children will always remember how cool it was to go for a ride with him when they were younger. His grandkids will always remember his colorful/funny songs and sayings.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Judy; two sons, Kelvin (Robin) McNamara of Chippewa Falls and Jamie (Mari) Guibord of Eau Claire; two daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Herrick and Jody (Joe) Kranig both of Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Rodney, Clayton, Jr. “Butch” (Diane), and Bill (Brenda) McNamara all of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Judy (Leroy) Mathews and Pam McNamara both of Chippewa Falls; and ten grandchildren, Jacob and Nick Stone, Dylan Kranig, Zaara Herrick, Aiden Hunter, Kendra and Bailey McNamara, Jake, Brady and Levi Guibord; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents; and one nephew, Josh Mathews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls. Rev. Aaron Sturgis of Central Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls will be officiating. Inurnment will be in Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3 at the funeral home.

Kelly’s family would like to thank Interim Hospice of Western Wisconsin and Dove South for their care and compassion.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.horanfuneralhome.com