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He was born June 18, 1925 in Fremont to Rye and Olga 'Janowski' Welty. He grew up in Fremont, and joined the United States Navy at an early age. He entered active duty in August of 1942, serving during WW II until June of 1946. Then later, he reenlisted in March of 1951, serving during the Korean Conflict until December of 1954. He was the recipient of the American Area Ribbon, the Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 6 Stars, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Stars.
He had worked for Watson's Store Fixtures, and the Fremont Dept. of Utilities from which he retired. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 103. He enjoyed crafts, woodworking, and he loved riding motorcycles.
On June 18, 1948, he was married to Ida Marie Petersen. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2001. Also preceding him was his mother and an infant grandson.
Survivors: 2 sons – Tom Welty of Fremont
Dick and wife Anita Welty, of Fremont
3 daughters – Rose and husband Tom Monke of Arlington
Peggy Welty of Ft. Myers, Fl.
Jean Mikoloyck of Fremont
10 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday (March 9, 2009) in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary on Sunday (March 8th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.