Thank you Chuck, Steve & your families for sharing these bitter sweet, but beautiful pics of Michael which brought back sweet memories. He sure was a cutest little boy grown into a very handsome man and the most intelligent person I've ever known.   Dalton and I tremendously miss him every day, just like the day we lost him.
Last year was longest year of our life with not having him in the home, not seeing his gorgeous smiles & hearing his contagious laughs, cracking up at his jokes and listening to his well resonated deep voice, and most of all to be wrapped  in his arms with his tender teddy bear hugs that made me feel there were no cares in the world.
Dalton and I love you forever and will miss you til the end of time.
Your wife and son

Professor Kelcher, 
You were such an inspiring and caring teacher.  I learned so much from you inside and outside of the classroom.  I will always remember going over to Super A's across the street from campus to drink beers with some of the guys the day before the final.  Your class was the best class I have ever taken. RIP professor Kelcher.

I will miss you, my respectful professor!!!!!

Kelcher was a great friend, bright scientist, generous soul, and someone special who had an uncanny knack for bringing ppeople and fun together. So many memories, so many good times, so many lessons learned because of my time with him during our days as friends and roommates at UCRiverside. He will be missed....

TEACHER!
How hard to believe you passed away. I just saw you 3 days before my friends said that you died.In my mind you was a hard but a kind teacher I have had. I told you in the last day of the semester that I studied chemistry too much in Vietnam, but I loved the way you taught me. I wish I can take you class again, but I couldn't because my major didn't need it. I usually remember and pray to you. Rest in peace teacher.
CO KELCHER!
Van biet doi la vo thuong, nhung day qua la noi dau kho voi. Cau nguyen cho Thay duoc yen nghi, va cau nguyen cho Co cung be Dalton som thanh than va yen binh tro lai.


TEACHER!
How hard to believe you passed away, I just saw you 3 days before my friend said that you died.In my mind you was a hard but a kind teacher I have had.I told you the last day of the semester that chemistry is my most favorite subject, and I studied chemistry in Vietnam too much, but I loved the way you taught me, and I felt sad when I couldn't take you class again, for my major didn't need it.Rest in peace teacher. I usually remember and pray to you. 

CO KELCHER, moi nguoi bao noi buon chia doi noi buon voi di mot nua, nhung em tin rang day la noi buon kho de ma voi. Du sao di nua, hay manh me va vung vang de Dalton co mot nguoi cha trong nguoi me cua be. Voi nen huong long em that tam cau nguyen cho Thay duoc tieu dieu mien cuc lac. Cau nguyen cho co va be Dalton som vuot qua noi dau tro lai voi cuoc song binh thuong.

Professor Kelcher, we will always miss you. RIP!

A thousand of candles of chemistry students will light for professor Kelcher . In our hearts you were a great professor.

Our hearts almost broke down when I heard the bad news at 3:00 pm on Monday (oct 7). Professor Kelcher always is the best chemistry professor in my life. I still remember the way you taught us how to understand the pressure, volume and temperature on the chem 209 class. You were born to teach chemistry with inspiration about that field. Even now I'm not taking chemistry anymore . Rest peace in heaven. You are in our hearts - All students of Santa Ana college . Be strong Mrs Kelcher and be a great mom and great dad for Dalton.

Professor Kelcher was truly an amazing instructor. I'm deeply saddened by his loss as I'm sure it is a shock to all. Having had several chemistry instructors over the years and never fully grasping the subject I knew I found the right instructor the first week of class. He renewed my faith in my ability to solve complex Chem problems. He was always encouraging, constantly provided positive reinforcement, and would take the time to get to know each student. I honesty don't know how he managed to remember the names of all his students within the first few weeks of class. He had a great sense of humor and a crazy passion for hockey - especially his LA Kings. Prof Kelcher you will always live on in the hearts and minds of your students. RIP.

Professor Kelcher, you were the most wonderful chemistry professor ever not only to me, but to anyone have taken chemistry from you. You gave me my chemistry inspiration. Rest in peace professor Kelcher, you will be missed forever in our hearts. Though you are in heaven, look to your wife and son, warm their souls and hearts, let them know they are not alone. My condolences to your wife, Phuong, your son, Dalton, and both of your families.

Mike lived his life to make things better for Phuong and Dalton, his students, and his community. He is loved by all who were fortunate to know him. I will miss him and will remember him fondly.

Mike had an energy in everything he did, wheather hiking the Grand Canyon or playing wiffle ball.  He had an exurbanance and youthful being that I loved about him.  The best years I had were spent with Mike.  He taught me a lot about life and I will think of him forever.

I hadn't seen my cousin Mike Kelcher for many years but I grew up living right next door to him. Mike was at his young age the absolute best card game player I have ever seen very intelligent. At his age he was also one of the most informed Dodger Fans I had also ever known to date and I am sure that he was still a Dodger Fan even yesterday. Mike you will truly be missed.Because from your Facebook profile you are truely loved by Family many Friends.     
               God Bless

Phong, Dalton, Chuck & Steve,
My prayers are with you all.  I am so sorry at the loss of my cousin, Mike.  His middle name is after my father, Larry Glenn Jobe.  We watched him grow up and marveled at his abilities.  He was much loved and enjoyed by Aunt Lu and Uncle Don and his brothers.  God bless you all.

Professor Kelcher, you are the most inspiring professor I've had the opportunity to sit in front of. Your love for Chemistry was infectious!! Your dedication to your students was amazing. Thank you for all you did to support and encourage me. You will always be in my heart! THANK YOU!!!!

Kelcher, I don't think I ever called him Mike, did everything with energy and enthusiasm. Whether it was motorcycle riding, fishing skiing, golfing or teaching, he did it with passion. I have so many memories of our vacations together, but the most vivid is the Lake Powell house boat trip when he left the houseboat group to go fish and we didn't see him for another 24 hours. He was on his boat doing what he loved, but didn't plan to spend the night out there with just beer and sunflower seeds. He had lost our direction and we finally found him the next day with the help of the lake patrol. We were so worried that night! Thanks for always keeping it fresh Kelcher. Everyone who knew you will miss you so much. Love, Fong (he never called me Kim)

It is very clear that Mike was loved as a friend by so many people. I share everyone's pain at his loss.

My brother was very athletic and adventurous.  Yes, smart too.  He was very smart and knowledgeable of most technical things regarding chemistry.  I remember years ago when he was just beginning his teaching career he told me he wanted to work at Lake Powell scraping the barnacles off boats.  I asked what about his career.  He responded, “…what career, it's just a job”.  Part of me wanted to believe that but I knew he would grow to love his career as a teacher and he did.
By chance I met one of his students.  He noticed my last name and asked if Mike was related.  I said yes and the student told me my brother was a tough teacher, implying he was good and respected by his classes.  The student got an A. 
I miss my brother.

Mike was one of my best friends when I was an undergrad and while I was in grad school at UC Riverside.  He was one of the smartest guys I ever met and we would always crack each other up.  He helped me out when I needed a place to live by letting me live in his family's desert house in Phelan for practically free.  Educator, husband, father, scientist, good friend.  I will miss him for the rest of my days. All the best to his family during this tragic time.

You are forever in my heart and soul. You were a wonderful husband and father.  Dalton and I miss you so so much Honey!!! It won't be the same without you.

My husband and I have fond memories of taking Mike on several family trips to Lake Powell and Mammoth he was the most helpful person to have around.  We will miss his energetic spirit and beautiful friendly smile. Our prayers go out to his wife and son at this sad time.

Professor Kelcher ! Although we couldn't see you anymore, you will be always in your students's heart forever. What you did in class, and what you taught us are the best lessons for us in the future. I hope your family can go through it even it's hard, especially your little boy.

I have such fond memories of Mike as a toddler (even if he was hell on wheels) growing into a wonderful athlete.  I remember waterskiing and fishing with him on Lake Powell and Lake Havasu.  He matured into a wonderful man;someone I was proud to call cousin.  My condolences to his wife and son.

Uncle Mike was a wonderful man and I will miss him a great deal, everyday.  My heart goes out to Dalton, now the smartest Kelcher as Uncle Mike would say, and Phuong.

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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Michael Glenn Kelcher

November 6, 1963 – October 6, 2013

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