Roland C. Welker

1928 - 2012

Roland C. Welker obituary, 1928-2012, Vancouver, WA

Roland C. Welker

1928 - 2012

BORN

1928

DIED

2012

Roland Welker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2012.
Roland Welker, born in International Falls, Minn. to Floyd and Cora Welker, moved to Vancouver about 70 years ago. He married Eleanor Brown in 1950. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working in their garden, and traveling to watch his grandson's play baseball.

Roland is survived by his daughter, Terry, and son, John (Jill), four grandson's, Brad (Elsie), Kris (Jennifer), Kevin (Lisa), and Duke. Two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Ellie.

He was preceeded in death by his wife, Eleanor in 2008.

As per his wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements under the care of Davies Cremation & Burial Services, Vancouver, WA

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

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