Obituary of Edward George Kellner

Edward George Kellner

March 8, 1952 — June 20, 2026

Edward George Kellner passed away early on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Edward Kellner and Mary Louise Kellner. 

Edward is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Denise Kellner; his daughters, Ebby Kellner Milnes, Tara Hering, Shannon Hering, and Erin Fennell; and his grandsons, Thomas Edward Milnes and Emmyt Charles Milnes, sisters, Mary VanHorn (Delaware, NJ), Susan Hengst (Glen Rock, PA), and Deborah Abbott (Phillipsburg, NJ).

Edward was born on March 8, 1952, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Belvidere, New Jersey. During high school, he was active in many organizations and activities, including the football team, wrestling team, Varsity Club, Chess Club, Biology Club, bowling club, yoga club, and the senior class play. He was also well known as the class clown.

He attended Simpson College in Iowa on a wrestling scholarship.

Edward had a lifelong passion for motocross and enduro racing. He also loved landscaping and, at one time, owned and operated his own landscaping business. You could often find him with a pair of trimmers or pruners in hand, mowing the lawn, or spending hours on his tractor. Edward was also an avid NASCAR fan and did mounted security for the Poconos Raceway during summer races.

He attended farrier school in Martinsville, Virginia and Versailles, Kentucky, where he became an expert blacksmith and farrier. Both horses and their owners loved him. He was known for his warm smile, quick wit, and all-around charm. Edward built a successful farrier business in Sterling, Pennsylvania.

In 2015, Edward and Denise retired to North Carolina, which became their permanent home.

Edward will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at MacFadden Funeral Home, 325 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ.

Contributions may be made in Edward’s name to Helping Hearts Equine Rescue.