Funeral services for Joseph Ollie Kaelin, 85, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Jason Sandefer officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethel Chapel Baptist Cemetery in Pineland, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Kaelin was born November 5, 1932 in Charleston, Indiana to parents, Joseph Kaelin and Edna Katherine (Harris) Kaelin, and passed away May 23, 2018 in Livingston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Tracy Scogin.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Kaelin of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Ann Kaelin of Evansville, Indiana; son, Joseph Kaelin and Roxanne of Daleville, Indiana; son, John Scogin and Tammy of Mt. Vernon, Texas; son, Billy Scogin and Cathy of Humble, Texas; daughter, Heather Kaelin of Livingston, Texas; son, John Kaelin of Tomball, Texas; daughter-in-law, Peggy Scheffler and Bruno of Spring, Texas; sisters, Mary Crow of Stateline, Mississippi and Pat Wright of Springport, Indiana; brothers, Tommy Kaelin of Louisville, Kentucky and Paul Kaelin of Russell Springs, Kentucky; grandchildren, Autumn, Somer, Joey, Jordan, Jerrod, Jerron, Jenna, Stephanie, Courtney, Kristen, John Jr, and James; 18 great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Jude's Hospital.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .