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Mark Welker Obituary
Silsbee, TX. - Mark William Welker passed away in Silsbee, Texas on Thursday July 11th, 2019. Mark was born in Lancaster, Ohio on November 16, 1953 to William Bernard "Bill" Welker and Bette Ann (Bell) Welker. He was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, a member of the Golden Gales cross country team. Mark worked for both Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, Ohio and Corning in Elmira, New York, and throughout his life was a successful businessman. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing golf, Forge of Empires (his retirement game), and played a hundred fantasy football teams every season. He was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. Mark was a wonderful father and loved nothing more than spending time with his family.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, sister Cathy, and wife bibi McKelvey.
He will be dearly missed by Linda Richmond, sister Cheryl (Terry) Lukuch and brother Mike Welker, daughters Ashley (Crystal) Welker-King and Alyse Welker, sons Alec Welker, Bryan (Jenn) Welker, and stepson Patrick (Georgiana) Berg, and grandchildren Harland Dorr, and Rocco and Gentry Welker, along with many other extended family and friends.
At Mark's request no service will be held. The family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org/
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Memories and Condolences
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Tim Smith
July 20, 2019
RIP Mark. Remember the first day we met when you joined the Cross Country team. Never a shy guy you jumped right in and backed up your energy with results. Looks as if you lived life much the same way. Consider myself fortunate to have crossed paths with you in our separate life journeys.
Our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Guzek
July 19, 2019
Mark & I got into a lot of harmless trouble together in school! He was a great guy! See you on the other side!
Pam Bailey Guzek
Becky Sroka
July 19, 2019
So sorry to hear this. My brother, Mike Turner, will gladly show you around in your new heavenly home
Steve Bell
July 18, 2019
Sad to hear this Mark was a very pleasant and freindly person to be around.
Wendy & Mark Martinez
July 18, 2019
I tried to save you that day Mark, I gave it all I had, when Angels come calling your name, you must go & so you did. Your legacy lives on in the eyes of your children & grandson. You created many good memories for them to carry & pass down to each generation. You were a good man, Loved by many, watch over Linda & your family from Heaven now, for one day, you will all be together once again! Rest In Peace Mark!
Tim Nungesser
July 17, 2019
A great guy & classmate. We participated on the same sports teams ie track, cross-country. He had a vibrant personality & was very intelligent.
Deb Campbell-Robbins
July 17, 2019
Such a shock. I know Mark was struggling so much with the diabetes. We have been good friends for..forever it seems. I will miss the amazing wit and humor My heart felt sympathy to his kids and Linda ..and his puppies. RIP buddy
July 17, 2019
My goodness...I am so very very sorry to learn of this. Mark was such a good friend when they lived in Lancaster as well as a work associate. Sending hugs and love to his family.
Hugs and love
Janet Dickson-Morris
July 17, 2019
Condolences to Mike and the entire Welker family.
Doug & Kathy Beck
Donna Moore
July 17, 2019
Mark ....
So sad to hear that you are gone at such a young age! You were a great kid! And a good student! And I was proud to be a part of your life at Lancaster High School! It appears you accomplished many wonderful things from graduation on ... that it takes most people many more years to attain! So in keeping with how aggressive and intelligent you were! Will always llove you Mark! One of your proud teachers - Donna Moore
LisaCole
July 16, 2019
Many fond memories of you when we attended Medill...you will be sadly missed--R.I.P.
Jeffrey B. Peterseim
July 16, 2019
My condolences and prayers to all of Mark's family. I went through all of school with Mark and remember him as a nice guy with a great personality, and always a friend. R. I. P.
Sharon Reid Strickland
July 16, 2019
My condolences to the family I went to school with Mark
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