Kelly Green, product sales manager for XLR Boost Toy Haulers of Forest River RV, died suddenly Monday night, Feb. 13, at his home in Huntertown, Indiana.
Green started his career at Fleetwood RV in Decatur, Indiana, as a parts and service tech. He then became service manager at Dutchmen Manufacturing. His skills and knowledge, along with his tremendous work ethic, propelled him into becoming director of purchasing, eventually vice president of operations at Dutchmen.
Green wanted to see if he could sell RVs, so about 10 years ago he reached out to Brent Stevens, longtime friend and general manager of XLR Toy Haulers. Stevens carved out a small sales territory. Green then contributed to being a huge part of XLR’s success, managing to be No. 1 in his price point.
“I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Green family. The loss of such a good friend and colleague causes one to step back and evaluate what is important in the world. Your health, your family, and your friends should be your No. 1 priority,” said Stevens.
Thanks to D.O. McComb and Sons for the following obituary.
Kelly Aaron Green, 49, of Huntertown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13. He was born on April 9, 1973, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Terry Green and Sandi Bruner. Kelly was employed by Forest River as regional sales manager.
Kelly was known to have incredible fashion sense; he was also a grill master, bartender, avid Notre Dame Fan and Hall of Fame HAP football coach. But most importantly Kelly was a hard worker and provider of his family. He loved family vacations and making sand animals, but his true love was his family and he loved them well.
Kelly is survived by his wife, Kathy Green; three children, Kaleb Green, Cooper (Julia) Green, and Kourtney Green; father, Terry (Beverly) Green; mother, Sandi (John) Bruner; two brothers, Todd (Nanda) Green and Bruce Bruner; sister, Kelley (BJ) O’Connor; in-laws, Jerry and Judy Niedzwiecki; brother-in-law, Jay (Robyn) Niedzwiecki; niece, Wren Niedzwiecki; nephew, Rook Niedzwiecki.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, including his beloved 0grandpa, BJ.
Visitation for Kelly will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 17, from 10-11 a.m. at Grace Gathering East, 3157 Minnich Rd., New Haven, Indiana, 46774.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at Grace Gathering East with Pastor Scott Jester officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Huntertown Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared here.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to Empowered International.