Birth date: Nov 6, 1927 Death date: May 2, 2015
Duane Joseph Kelleher, 87, died peacefully surrounded by love, at his home at the Hermitage of Roanoke, the evening of May 1, 2015. Duane was a Federal Bankruptcy Judge for 26 years for the Southern District of Ohio including Colu Read Obituary
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Irish. Please accept our condolences.
We remember all the fun golf trips we had together.
Sincerely,
Marge & Don Monnot
Dear Mrs. Kelleher and Dori,
So sorry to read of Mr. Kelleher's death. His wonderful memories and the impact he had on your lives will be here forever. I've been thinking about you guys since I read his obituary.
Blessings,
Elaine Seidel Guilfoyle
Dear Family. We were saddened to hear of Duane's death. Altho it's been years since we were next door neighbors we remember you all fondly. What great neighbors and what a great family. One of the comforting sounds I would hear on the weekend mornings were Irish working away outside and whistling. Always warmed my heart.
You have our deep condolences but also so happy that you had such a terrific husband and father.
Carrole and John Roberts.
Rody and II send our sincere condolences to Jo Ann and all the Kelleher family. I owe Duane more than I can ever express. From 1967 through 1975 I served with him in the Columbus bankruptcy court and he taught me how to be a judge. Some may remember that after Duane retired as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court in 1986, Smith & Schnacke recruited him to be a partner at their Columbus Ohio law office where for two years he negotiated corporate reorganization plans. But as excellent a lawyer as he was, Duane missed the bench and, of course, never lost his love for golf. Twice during those years Duane took a two month leave of absence to help out on the federal bankruptcy bench in Florida. Significantly those months happened to be in the winter. One of the young lawyers whom Duane mentored prepared a calling card for him, parodying a TV Western of the 80s, “Have golf clubs and gavel, will travel.” Duane made the world a better place, Rody and I miss him deeply. We are sure the angels are leading him into Paradise.
Jack Dilenschneider.
God Bless/RIP, to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would Not be as it is today. Thank YOU for your service in The Corps,Judge Kelleher.................... And Semper Fi. Sir.
Such a welcoming, good man! I had the opportunity to visit Mr. and Mrs. Kelleher each spring when I traveled to Florida with my mother Gloria Smith. Ever generous and hospitable, it was always the highlight of our trip to see these dear friends of our family. So many fond memories revolve around the Kelleher family and Duane in particular, from ushering Ohio State football games and camping in Shenadoah National Park to my first ever trip to Florida and the joys of a pop-up camper. Just a few years ago, he took my mother and I to see some manatees, because neither my mom nor I had ever seen one. I could not ask for a better family to grow up with during my childhood in Old Beechwold than the Kellehers, and it's a testament to his hospitality that I have many cherished memories of my time with his family. Thank you for all of this, Mr. Kelleher. You will be dearly missed. Warmly, Brendan Smith
Dear Jo Ann and the entire Kelleher family - I was saddened to read about the passing of my colleague and friend. We served together on the Bankruptcy Bench for many years and he provided much needed guidance and support to me as I learned the very important role that we both were honored to have. Duane will remain a fond memory for all of us that were privileged to know him. Mary and I send our thoughts to all of you as you deal with your loss. Fondly, Bob Sidman
