Judge William Austin Kelly III, also known to his childhood friends and family as Gary, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 PM, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd., Galena, IL 61036 in the Mississippi Vista Room. Friends may gather to share food, spirits, and memories of Bill until 5 pm. Bill is survived by his wife, Robin Kelly, his two sons, Billy (Michelle) and Matt (Stephanie), his ex-wife Anna, his sister, Diane (Tim), two brothers, Rick (Barb) and John, his stepbrothers, Guy Karm and Tim (Jamie) Kelly, and his many nephews and nieces, and his two grandchildren, William Austin Kelly V and Jocelyn Amber Kelly. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Chris Kouzmanoff, and two brothers, Roger and Jimmy Kelly. Bill’s family is grateful for the following; Hospice of Dubuque, Jessica Studtmann, Melanie, Hayley, Morgan, Stephanie, and Pastor Dianne, the team and staff at Midwest Medical Center, Dr. Matthew Gullone, Cory Fleege, and Cindy Kevern, Kathi Monroe with Heal to Thrive, and Elite Plumbing and Norm Davis, Linda Ettleman, and Dan Green of Galena Repair and Maintenance. Your kindness will not be forgotten.