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Rebecca Welke
1949 - 2025
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1949
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2025
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Rebecca Welke Obituary
February 14, 1949 - November 17, 2025
Rebecca Ann Welke, age 76, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire. Becky was born in Eau Claire on February 14, 1949 to the late David and Eileen (Cartwright) Hempelman.
She graduated from Memorial High School. Becky served the community for many years. She was involved in the areas of general managing, sales and marketing at the downtown Holiday Inn & Convention Center, the Plaza Inn & Suites and Days Inn & Suites. Becky served as the secretary of the Tavern League and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce in Eau Claire.
Becky and her former husband Dan, foster cared for 5 teens. Steve, Rodney, Jeff, Brian, and Donny.
Becky is survived by her life-long partner of 35 years, Stephen "Steve" Taschner; daughter Sacia (Scott) Davis; grandchildren: Dillon and Selena Davis; sister Deborah Hempelman Baker (Rodney Baker).
Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers Charlie and Lloyd "Buddy" Bellows, grandma Fanny Cartwright, grandpa Albert Cartwright and foster children Rodney and Brian.
Becky had a love for animals, especially horses and dogs. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling with her life-long partner Steve, family and friends.
A gathering time will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona.
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