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Richard M. WELKER

1972 - 2022

Richard M. WELKER obituary, 1972-2022, West Seneca, NY

BORN

1972

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Buszka Funeral Home Inc. - West Seneca

2085 Union Rd

West Seneca, New York

Richard WELKER Obituary

Welker - Richard M.
December 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Szu-Yin "Jennifer" (nee Wu) Welker; cherished son of Richard and Ellen (nee Kandefer) Welker; Son-in-law of Zheng-Liang and the late Li-Huang; loving grandson of Eleanor and the late Matthew Kandefer; dear brother of Michael (Ilona) Welker; brother-in-law of Szu-Han, and Szu-Ting; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME INC. 2085 Union Rd., West Seneca Thursday from 3-7 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 7 pm. Richard was an Assistant Hockey Coach at the University of Buffalo, Volunteered at the CAN/AM Hockey Camp, and played for multiple hockey teams in WNY. Flowers gratefully declined. Online condolences at www.buszkafuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 25, 2022.

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Raj Sharman

December 25, 2022

My family and I send heartfelt condolences to Jennifer and the Richard Welker family. We mourn with you. May God strengthen all of you.

Karol Winiarczyk

December 19, 2022

Dear Ellen and Rick,

We´re deeply saddened to hear about your son. Our prayers are with you both.

Walt and Karol Winiarczyk

Mike and Diana Haren

December 18, 2022

So sorry to hear about Rich. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

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Dec

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Buszka Funeral Home Inc. - West Seneca

2085 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224

Dec

29

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Buszka Funeral Home Inc. - West Seneca

2085 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224

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2085 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224

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