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.
Condolences(7)
Mary Anne Bray
Lenexa, KS Friday, March 6, 2009 Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Neil Gustafson
Fremont, Ne Friday, March 6, 2009 My sympathy to the family. I pray that God gives you strength at this time of loss and relief knowing that he is no longer in pain.RANDY ~ RENEE STUDT
FREMONT, NE Friday, March 6, 2009 THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILYS AND ARE PRAYERS TOO! RANDY AND RENEE STUDTJeff and Stacia McBride
Phoenix, AZ Friday, March 6, 2009 Tom and family, Much love to you at this difficult time. Thinking of you all! Love, Jeff, Stacey, Kelcy and Lily McBrideGerry and Lynette Oakes
Fremont, NE Sunday, March 8, 2009 Dear Rose and Tom, So sorry to hear of your Father's death. May fond memories of your father always remain in your hearts. And may the joy of being with his Savior and friend now bring you happiness also.Tom Moen Jr.
Blair, NE Monday, March 9, 2009 We would like to express our condolences for the passing of your father, Rose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom, Beth, Evan and ClancyDoug & Teri Wilson
Council Bluffs, IA Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Dick was a "one of a kind" friend. We enjoyed his company when we were able to get to Fremont to visit with him. His phone conversations were always uplifting in nature, full of laughs. He was very proud of his family & did not hesitate to let anyone know how he felt about them. Our sincerest sympathy to the entire family. He will be in our hearts forever.