Kelly Rich

Kelly Christine (Knarr) Rich, 44, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019 after a 17-year battle with cancer. She was born January 20, 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John and Bea Knarr. She was married to Marc Rich.

She was a 1993 graduate of Manchester High School and obtained her bachelor's degree from Anderson University in 1997. She was active in sports, including cross country, track, softball and tennis. Not only was she competitive in sports, she was an excellent competitor in all types of games. She loved reading, traveling, hiking, biking, being outdoors and visiting many national parks. She was self-employed and involved with online retail sales. She was an active member of Emmanuel Community Church, participating in small groups and Bible studies. Over her lifetime, she enjoyed spending her time volunteering with children's ministries, church camps, Big Sisters and in her children's classrooms. 

She will be remembered as a faithful follower of Christ, devoted wife, loving and nurturing mother, beloved sister and daughter, and caring friend. 

She is survived by her husband of Fort Wayne; children, Rebekah; Kendra; and Justyce all of Fort Wayne; brother, Jim (Sherry) Knarr of Midland, Michigan; twin sister, Kim (Brian) Bolinger of Columbia City; and parents, John and Bea Knarr of North Manchester. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Irene Knarr; and Eunice Royer. 

Visitation was from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 and one hour prior to the 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222W US-24 in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, June 26. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 6750 Covington Road in Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Community Church or Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. 

Arrangements provided by D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home.