Jesse Thomas Kelsay, 41, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a car accident near Boone, Iowa. A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel, 801 19th Street West Des Moines with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at McLaren’s.
Jesse was born March 13, 1980, in Jacksonville, Florida to Ken and Carol Kelsay. He graduated from Mandarin High School in 1998 and while in school, joined the band where he developed a lifelong love of music. Following graduation, he attended the University of North Florida and went on to become a very successful District Manager for several large companies.
Jesse began his management career in the Jacksonville area where he managed several locations for GameStop. In order to secure a better life for the family and to further his career, the Kelsays moved to West Des Moines in 2010 where he continued his successful career as a District Manager for GameStop, Family Dollar, and finally Dollar General. Jesse was universally loved by his employees for his infectious attitude and cheerful disposition.
Jesse married the love of his life, Mariah, on August 7, 2004 and the couple was blessed with two amazing children, Katherine and Thomas. Throughout his life, Jesse was an amazing husband, father, brother, and son. Everyone he met was left with a laugh, a song, or a smile. He loved life and was a dedicated husband and father. Jesse wanted to make a positive impact on each person he met, and his loss will be felt far and wide.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Mariah; daughter, Katherine; son, Thomas; parents, Ken and Carol; brother, Brian (Oana) as well as his niece and nephews; mother-in-law, Christine Elmore; brother-in-law, Joshua Elmore.
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