Kelli L. Socknat, 53 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 29, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 1:00pm Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Waterbury Funeral Services of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 4-8pm with a prayer service and a time of sharing at 7pm at the funeral home.

Kelli Lynn Socknat was born March 5, 1968 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Connie (Mike) Lander. She attended Sioux City Public Schools and graduated from Sergeant Bluff Luton School.

Kelli worked in the cafeteria for the Public Schools for over 20 years; including Sioux City, and Jackson, Nebraska Schools. Kelli was the manager of the Jackson’s School Cafeteria. She loved her job, cooking for all the little kids she so adored. Kelli knew everyone by their first name, and they loved her. They would tell Kelli you’re the best chef ever. This was her dream job.

She loved the outdoors, and lived life to the fullest. All that knew her loved her, for the beautiful person she was inside and out. She will be sorely missed by many. Kelli was the best mother, daughter, and friend anyone could ask for. Kelli was so proud of her family. She loved them all the same.

Kelli was so proud of all her prizes. She was an avid hunter and fisherman. Kelli could do anything from roofing a house, to painting, and building a deck. Her house was always spotless. Kelli’s baking skills were out of this world.

She is survived by her parents, Connie (Mike) Lander of Sioux City, children, Zach Keller, Beau (Courtney) Socknat both of Sioux City, two step children, Nicholas Jr. (Rebecca) Socknat of Kingsley, Tiffany (David) Mazur of Wisconsin, brother, Ara (Sue) Keller of  Sioux City, sister, Jill Sponder, brother, Britt(Becky) Lander, brother, Bryce(Kristy) Lander,  8 grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Kelli is preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Irene Ambroz; brother, Joe Keller; aunt, Linda Fiene; nephew, Chad Ambroz; and her husband Nick Socknat.

Rest in peace Kelli and may God Bless You!