David Ryan Kelm

David Ryan Kelm, 17 of Vermilion Township, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 in a three car crash at the intersection of SR 60 and Darrow Rd. He was born July 14, 1991 in Lorain, Ohio and has been a life long Vermilion resident. He was going to be a senior at Vermilion High School and Ehove, Milan where he was studying auto body mechanics. He enjoyed listening to Rock and Roll music, working on cars, spending time with his friends and his girlfriend Brittany. He will be remembered as an outgoing, friendly person that was willing to do anything for anyone. Survivors include his mother Beryl Lynn Akers (nee Boyd) of Dana, KY; father, David James Kelm of Vermilion; sister, Jessica Kelm of Vermilion; maternal grandparents, Bernice & Bob Boyd of Vermilion; aunts Henrietta Boyd, Mary Lafferty, and Lori Kelm; and uncles, James Boyd, Bob Boyd, Art Kelm, and Wade Lafferty. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents Arthur and Eleanor Kelm. Friends may call Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 10:30 am with the Rev. Cliff Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ryan Kelm Memorial Fund at any 5/3 rd Bank. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com