Kelli Jo Richards
  • Born on: September 4, 1962
  • Departed on: May 4, 2020
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Kelli Jo Richards

Kelli Jo Richards, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 4th 2020 at ManorCare Heath Services in Cedar Rapids from complications of Covid-19. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kelli was born on September 4th, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of Ken and Karen (Walter) Oliver. Kelli married Pat Richards on January 30, 1982. To this union 3 children were born.

She previously worked Osco Drug, Souvenir and Dale Lee Distributing.
Kelli enjoyed gambling, trips to Arizona to spend time with her mom, shopping, camping and driving around in her Camaro.

She is survived by her children, Andrew (Holly) Richards of Waverly, Amanda (Andrew) Lutter of Palo, Adam ( Brooke) Richards of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren Katelynn, Zach, Myles, Drake, Dalton, Riley and Ari; her mother, Karen (Art) Kloos of Sun city AZ; a brother, Kevin Oliver of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Kim (Mike) Wiggins of Center Point, IA; two step-sisters, Gina and Kathy Kloos of Iowa City; several nieces and nephews and many close friends and extended family. 

Kelli is proceeded in death by her husband, Pat Richards, and her father, Ken Oliver.
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