Rev. John O. Kelser, 85, of Romney, WV, beloved husband of the late Peggy Ann Kelser, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home following a brief illness.

Mr. Kelser was a Korean War veteran, an artist, a musician, and a Methodist minister.  Born on March 17, 1937 in Chrisfield, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rev. Charles M. Kelser of Washington, D.C. and the late Madeline Feidt of Martinsburg, WV.  On return from the Army, he graduated from the prestigious Le Millet Art School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1976 where he earned a degree in commercial art.  Following in his father's footsteps, he graduated from Drew University and Wesleyan Theological Seminary where he was appointed pastor for both Hoopers Memorial and Hoosier Memorial Churches in Maryland.

Mr. Kelser had 2 brothers, Rev. George Kelser and Charles Kelser II and 2 sisters, Betty Jean Boerner and Doris McGuigan.  He is survived by 8 children: Richard Kelser, David Kelser, Jean Kelser, Nancy Kelser, Lisa Schenck, Stephanie Miller, Jennifer Harrison and Greg Condron, 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchidlren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Romney, WV.