Mr. Kelly Lynn Doepke, 77, passed away in Lakeland on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Kelly was born in Leon, Iowa to Henry Conrad and Melba Wilmira (Scott) Doepke on September 15, 1948. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1971 to 1976.

Kelly is preceded in death by his parents Henry Conrad and Melba Wilmira Doepke; brother Larry Helms; sister Dora Mae Beaty; and daughter Tanya Rhene Tingle Creel. He is survived by his wife Gloria (Winningham) Doepke; Sons Daniel J. Doepke and Shawn T. Doepke; Sister Connie Doepke Russell; Granddaughters India Martinez (Raul), Elena Doepke, Traci Creel (Taylor), and Lex Creel; Great grandchildren Luna Martinez, Rio Martinez, Sawyer Green, and Bennett Green; Niece Theresia Gibson (Lamar); Nephew Scott Russell (Kelley); Great Nephews Jacob Russell (Ceara) and Trevor Gibson (McKenzie); Great Grandnephew Raylan Gibson; and lifelong friend Elizabeth "Cookie" Clark.

Kelly was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.