Patrick Joseph Kelly, beloved husband of Sara Kelly, passed away on June 29, 2012 in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr Kelly was born on February 12, 1926 to Charles and Beulah(Ward) Kelly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from De La Salle High school he obtained his B.S. from St Lawrence University in 1945, his M.D. from St. Louis University in 1949 and M.S. from the University of Minnesota in 1956. On May 20, 1950 he was united in marriage to Sara Maynard of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Dr Kelly devoted his career to the field of orthopedics. He investigated bone physiology and metabolism, and contributed more than 200 publications to the scientific literature. He served as director of the Orthopedic Education Program and chair of the Medical Education Committee at Mayo. He also served as a president and member of the Board of Trustees of the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation and belonged to numerous national societies related to his specialty interests. His many professional accolades, included the American Orthopedic Association Traveling Fellowship to Great Britain and Alfred R. Shands, Jr., lectureship.

Patrick was a devoted husband, father and friend. He, with his wife Sara at his side, raised 8 happy children between their home in Rochester and their cabin in Northern Wisconsin. He enjoyed gardening, sailing, tennis, cross-country skiing and reading.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 62 years and his 8 children, Pat(Karen), Mike(Lisa), Rob(Sue), Peggy(Mike), Kathleen(Kevin), Sara(Don), Nancy and John(Jane); 22 grandchildren, Krissy, Kate, Courtney, Jackie, Pat, Mike, Kevin, Megan, Katie, Molly, John, Sara, Maggie, Joe, Tony, Lisa, Kevin, Anna, Grace, Alison, Aaron, Shealan; 3 great-granchildren Emily, Eleanor and Hartleigh.

Dr Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Beulah, his sister Frances and brother Charles.

Visitation will be held at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home on July 4, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. A Memorial Mass is planned for 11 am, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 5455 50th Ave NW. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent in his memory to Holy Spirit Catholic Church 5455 50th Ave NE, Rochester, MN 55901; Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Winona, Inc P.O. Box 379 Winona, MN 55987 or to the Sisters of Saint Francis, Assisi Hts, Suite 100, 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901.