Kelly John Racz

Kelly John Racz of Lewes passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born in southern New Jersey, Kelly and his family lived in many locations around the United States as he was growing up. Eventually they bought the Mispillion Lighthouse in Slaughter Beach and called Delaware their home. He and his family ran the restaurant and marina at that location in the mid 80’s before opening their family business of R and R Sports Center on Route One in Lewes. Working alongside his parents, this is where his love of hunting and fishing became not only his hobby, but his lifelong career. Football was an important part of his life throughout his high school and college years. He graduated from Milford High School in 1987 and then the University of Delaware in 1991. He then spent the rest of his life working in the hunting and fishing industry and sharing his passion for the outdoors with all his customers, many of whom became his lifelong friends. He received numerous awards and accolades throughout his over 40 years in the industry. One of his greatest accomplishments was opening his own hunting and fishing store in 2017, Kelly’s Outdoors, in Millsboro, Delaware. Some of his most cherished memories came from his yearly alligator hunt in South Carolina as well as hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

Kelly is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jill (Osterholm) Racz, his daughter, Emily Racz and his son Andrew Racz, his mother Suzanne Blanchard and sister Karen (Racz) Hazzard both of South Carolina, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews across the United States and Canada. Family was one of the most important things in life to him as anyone who knew him can attest to. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Eugene Racz.

A celebration of life will be private and announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Reformation Lutheran Church at 613 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 or Whitetails Unlimited at 814 Evergreen Road, Magnolia, DE 19962.

Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com

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