David J. Weltner

Dave and I worked together on two more books. He illustrated Seeing Stars a children book and we were writing one on flowers. I enjoyed working with him.

His friends at the Stratford Ecological Center will miss him dearly - he was a very sweet man! We just found out the news looking for him and the Bexley String Band to perform for us again for our annual Harvest Festival. We will always remember his harmonica playing! Our condolences to his family and friends.

I met Dave years ago at the Bexley music jams at the Radio Cafe. I will miss his music, his kind heart, welcoming smile, and quiet humor. Always enjoyed playing music with him at the farmers market, the pancake breakfasts, firehouse, or wherever. I will think of him often.

Sometimes we take the people closest to us for granted, especially when we are growing up, I am so glad I got to know Uncle Dave as a friend these last years! What a cool guy I had for an uncle! "I'll miss you like crazy."
Love, Susan

We are so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents as being so nice, and I know my mother thought much of them and also of you Eric. Until I read these messages I had forgotten the many cartoons I saw in the local newspaper! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

A shock to read of Dave's passing. I have known Dave since high school where we both we in the marching band. We both served on the North High Class of 1945 reunion committee. Friendship continued at our regular lunch table for the Old North High Club. What a talented man, a true Renaissance man who had a good run at life.

I worked with Dave for many years. What wonderful memories with a great guy. Unable to attend memorial. Out of town that day. Bill & Patty Spires

On behalf of the Coupland family, I would like to express our sadness in hearing of Dave's passing. The entire Weltner family was such a joy to know. I enjoyed singing with Dave in church choir and having Betsy in my pre-school & kindergarten Sunday School class and even Eric during vacation bible school at Mifflin Pres. Sorry I haven't kept up with them in recent years, but my memories are always fun and happy ones. May God bless your family and bring memories of musical days. ...

Dave was one of the kindest people that I ever met. I enjoyed playing cribbage with him because you never knew what he was going to say. I'll miss you "Ponder" and will always think of you when I see a woolly worm!