Kathleen (Farrell) Gels

Gels, Kathleen Gail (Farrell) age 64, of Minnetonka, passed away at home on July 5, 2008 surrounded by the love of her family. She endured and fought lung cancer for six years, which eventually took her life but never touched her spirit. In their grief, her husband, Jim, daughter. Tracey (Mark) Reichert and sons, Steven (Joy Miciano) and David (Jennifer) will forever be consoled by the memory of her humor, the love she had for her family and for the unique personality that she was. She also leaves grandchildren, Grace Reichert, Maya and Oliver Gels and twins, Abby and Lily Gels. Also survived by brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Betty Gels. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Elizabeth Reichert, mother Kay and father Pat Farrell and sister Patricia DeStefano. Growing up in Miami, Fla., Kathy worked with her father at various thoroughbred race tracks around the country prior to her marriage to Jim in 1968. Their three children, all born in south Florida, became the focus of her life as the family moved from Florida to Akron, Ohio and then to Duluth, Minn. Through the years of raising her family and managing the household, she made many friends who often recall their favorite "Kathy stories." These invariably include a common theme of the spirit and quirky sense of humor that made her such a memorable friend. Whether she was volunteering in her community, playing golf or simply meeting new friends, people were drawn to her wit, spontaneity and down-to- earth nature. Her greatest joy in life was in the role of "mom", matched only by her ultimate fulfillment of becoming "Mimi" to her grandkids. They inspired her to survived six years of cancer battles against long odds. Likewise her life will continue to inspire her family. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery, Excelsior. Memorials may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 10:30 AM, with visitation 1 hour prior at the Church of St. Therese of Deephaven, 18323 Minnetonka Blvd. Visitation also Wednesday 6-8 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Kathleen (Farrell) Gels

July 8, 2008

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Kathleen (Farrell) Gels

July 8, 2008

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