David C. Welker

David C. Welker obituary, Millersburg, OH

David C. Welker

David Welker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg on Feb. 26, 2026.
MILLERSBURG - David C. Welker of Millersburg passed away Tuesday February 24, 2026, after a short illness.

David worked for Leppert's 5 &10, Keystone Reamer & Tool and retired from Capital Blue Cross after 30 years of employment, he was a 1971 graduate of the Millersburg High School.

When he was younger, he loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Dianna Espenshade Welker, granddaughters Shilo Garber and Madeline Welker, a brother Denise Welker, a sister Anita Lenker and husband Larry, nieces Tiff Lebo and husband Chad, Darcle Lenker and a nephew Seth Lenker.

David was preceded in death by his parents Carl "Sparkey" and Geraldine Miller Welker and a son Nathaniel Welker (2018).

Honoring David's wishes, there will be no services scheduled.

Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.

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

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