Name: Calling hours for Charles J. "Charlie" Welter
Start: 2016-05-25T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-26T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes

Welter, Charles "Charlie" J.

Charles "Charlie" J. Welter, 84, De Pere, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born on May 1, 1932, to George F. and Marcella (Verhasselt) Welter in Hobart, IN. His mother, Marcella preceded him in death when he was 12 years old. His stepmother was his aunt, Ruth. Charlie spent his summers after his mother's death with his Aunt Collette and Uncle Louie Bougie on their farm in Freedom, WI. For this reason, he viewed them as a second mother and father. Charlie moved to Chicago in second grade, and graduated from Fenwick High School in 1950. He settled in Green Bay, WI after he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Charlie married Elaine Lembcke on April 23, 1955, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Isaar, WI.

Charlie ran his own business, C. J. Welter Remodeling for over 25 years. He then was employed by the Green Bay Correctional Institute as head of maintenance until retiring in 1995. Charlie was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Green Bay where he was involved with the Athletic Club and The Holy Name Society. Later Charlie retired to Suring and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church where he belonged to the Knights of Columbus, and sang in the choir. He loved being with his family and going to the cottage in God's country at the "Paddle Inn" on the Oconto River. He enjoyed sailing, white water canoeing, bicycling, camping, cross-country skiing, and was an active member of AARP.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Elaine; six children and their spouses, Vicki (Jim) Reed, Wendy (Chris) Metz, Mark (Julie) Welter, Matthew (Pamela) Welter, Shirley (John) Jauquet, Carl (Nanni) Welter; 11 grandchildren, Laura Rangel, Paul (Erin) Reed, David (Lexie) Reed, Erin Heim, Stephanie Welter, Rachel Welter, Samuel Welter, Johnnie (Bri) Jauquet, Charlie Jauquet, Naomi Welter, Ceanu Welter; great-grandchildren, Carter, Callie, Jack, Madisyn, Grace, Wyatt; sisters-in-law, Patricia Welter, Mary Welter, Shirley Roskom, Dolores Palmer, Mary (Fred) VanKauwenberg; brothers-in-law, Bill Lembcke, Joe (Theresa) Lembcke; and many nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and their spouses, George "Doc" (Marie) Welter, Beulah (Tom) Judge, Margaret (Marion) Madeck, Delores (Roy) Mortenson, Gloria (Robert) O'Connor, Rosemary Welter (Sister of Mercy), Francis Welter, U.S. Navy killed on Normandy Beach, Normandy, France serving his country in World War II, John (Doris) Welter, twin brothers, Paul Welter and George Welter; Elaine's brothers and sisters and their spouses, Lorraine (Joseph) Landwehr, Carl Lembcke, Donald Roskom, Gloria (Hans) Busch, and Al Palmer.

Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1307 Lourdes Ave., De Pere, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Friends may also call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Father Tim Shillcox, O.Praem officiating. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A memorial fund has been established in Charlie's name to benefit Aurora VNA Hospice.

The family extends a special thank you to Zana, Choi, Peter, and Emily who were Charlie's devoted amazing home caregivers who made it possible for Charlie to remain in his home.

And a very special thank you is also extended to Valerie, RN, of Aurora Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from May 21 to May 25, 2016.

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Charlie and I spent many, many hours paddling Wisconsin rivers together. I'll never forget all the fun we had together.

Frank Church

May 25, 2016

Lynn Materniak Timm

May 25, 2016

Matt and family - I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember how talented and active he was and know he had a great life. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Mary Voyles

May 23, 2016

Mark, Julie and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you find comfort and peace knowing your Dad had the faith of salvation.

John Mortensen

May 22, 2016

Aunt Elaine and Family: Peg and I, as well as our children and grandchildren, extend our deepest sympathy to you at Uncle Charlie's passing. He is a loved member of a very large and far flung family, and he is now at peace with all of his brothers and sisters. God will certainly bless and keep him.

Rod Lembcke

May 21, 2016

I have a ton of fond memories of Uncle Charlie when he deer hunted with us as well as camping. He is quite a character and liked to pick on my wife a lot at the family reunions and weddings. I think there is going to be rejoicing in heaven as some of our family members will be wanting him to get into the big Sheep-head game they are certainly having up there. I am praying for Aunt Elaine and my cousins.

Jerome Fritsch

May 21, 2016

Elaine and family: Our deepest condolences at the loss of our good friend, Charlie. We remember our younger years when we all spent a lot of fun times together. It was a wonderful obituary, which told of the busy, responsible life he lead and how he loved his family, church and community and served it well. Love and prayers. Jerome and Carol.

Jerome Fritsch

May 21, 2016

Elaine and Family: Jerome and I are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We remember all the great times we had as young people and learning how to be responsible adults in our homes, church, and community. A very nice obituary of his busy and responsible life, one to be proud of. He will surely be missed. Our love and prayers. Jerome and Carol.

Tina Lembcke, arciszewski

May 20, 2016

He was uncle Charlie. He was always alot of fun. He will truly be missed. We all loved him very much. Sorry for your loss. All my prayers go out to all of the family and friends.

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