Russell Welte Obituary

Russell W. Welte, 91, Floral City and Blairsville, Georgia, passed away September 26, 2010, at his lovely lake home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. A native of Bigfork, MN, he was born on June 6, 1919, to the late William and Martha Welte. He served our country in the United States Army. He was the owner of a plumbing and irrigation supplies business in Brooksville, FL, and founded Rusco and Welty Manufacturing, through which he patented and produced an original water filter. His business was his greatest interest, but he also enjoyed woodcarving with the Blairsville, GA, Woodcarving Assn., fishing and golfing. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville, GA, and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.
He is survived by his family and friends, who will miss his wonderful laugh and great sense of humor, including his wife of 62 years, Betty Welte; sons, Tom (Laurel) Welte of Brooksville and Dave (Debbie) Welte of Lutz; Mary (Gerald) Gullett of Blairsville, GA; grandchildren, Erin (Kemper), Gerald "Rusty" (Nichole), Jason, Sara (Jeff), Matthew and Shannon (Jon); and great-grandchildren, Kasen, Karson, Emma, Ryan and Brooke. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Friday, October 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 7122 of Floral City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Published by Citrus County Chronicle from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Welte

12 Entries

October 5, 2010

dave tom and family

Russ was a great inspiration to me in manageing my business in difficult times. very sorry to hear about your,our, loss.

ron pallin
universal sales

October 5, 2010

Tom, Dave, Mary and Family

So sorry to hear about your loss of Russ.
Even though we know he had a good and long life it is still hard to give him up.
Just remember where is now. All hand tools, and the most famous Carpenter of all.

Marti and I will be saying an extra prayer for all of you as you go through the difficult time of adjusting to the loss. No you never get over his death, but with each week more and more pleasant memory of good times of the past overtake the hurt of today.

Glenn & Marti Luckett
Marietta GA

October 1, 2010

Dearest Russ,
You will always be my loving and handsome father-in-law. I thank God I was able to be with you on your last day with your family. I have such special memories of time spent with you and will treasure them always. Thank you for always caring for your family. I will treasure your son, just as you did. I love you, Russ. Debbie

Ellen Thornton

October 1, 2010

I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him. I will never forget that he made me smile on my first anniversary 4 months after my Robby was killed when I didn't think anyone would make me smile again. I will always remember him with love. My love and prayers to his family

Melissa Kramer

September 30, 2010

"You will be greatly missed. You were so full of energy and life even at the age of 91! You opened your homes to my family and treated us like family and for that I am truly blessed and greatful....."

Patrick Moore

September 30, 2010

My condolences to the families. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Welte on a couple of different occasions at the cabin in Georgia as well as the lake house in Florida. I would like to thank him for his service within the US Army as well as the hospitality he extended to me during my visits. He was a great man that will certainly be missed.

Jan Poppe

September 29, 2010

Mary and family: So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know, from what you've told me, he lived a full and wonderful life...how fortunate. May your loving memories comfort you in this time of tears. Love you.

Russ on The Lake

Nichole Whitehurst

September 29, 2010

All of us enjoyed our days with you at the lake & in the mountains -- Great memories! We love you! Nichole, Rusty, Ryan & Brooke

Shannon Welte

September 29, 2010

My grandfather was an incredible man. He continues to teach me so much about life and what is truly important even through his death. I was blessed to spend his last day with him and will thank him and God always for giving me that gift. Grandpa Russ always made me feel so loved and beautiful. He was a big flirt and I always looked forward to his jokes. We will never loose Grandpa, because he is in each and every one of us that knew him. I love you forever Grandpa, and we will be there for Grandma and your children now that you are gone. Please look over me always, and don't forget what we talked about on Saturday! I love you <3 Shannon

September 29, 2010

Betty, Dave, Tom, Mary and all Grand-Children. I have known Russ since his Calgon days in Wisconsin, early 1970's. He was loved and will be certainly be missed. They broke the mold when he was created. Hang in there one and all. O. A. LINDELL, CPA, LAFAYETTE, IN 47901.

September 29, 2010

I love you Dad
Dave

Bill & Cindy Shaw

September 29, 2010

Betty, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I love the part in Russ's notice, about his laugh. He truly did have a wonderful laugh. Take care my dear, we are here for you, if you need us.

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