Earl Welniak Obituary
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Earl passed away August 11, 2025. He was born August 13, 1960 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Eva (nee Lucirn).
Earl enjoyed Cleveland Indians baseball, sci-fi movies and alternative rock music (Peter Gabriel, REM and Dave Matthew's Band to name a few). He spent countless hours fishing and boating on Lake Erie. He was passionate about bicycles, motorcycles, and (SAAB) cars. He made friends everywhere he went, loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He was a sensitive and kind man with great compassion. He was the life of the party and loved by all who knew him.
Earl was the loving father of Andrew Reinholz, Christopher (Nicole Fisher), Danielle (Ernesto) Guevara and Dominick; proud grandfather of Eva, Ellie, Ezekiel and Joanna; dear brother of Evelyn (Ron) Vitale, Eleanor (deceased) (Ken) Collard and Edward (Kim); former spouse of Renee Ricchino Welniak; dear uncle and cousin to many. He loved his family deeply and will forever be missed.
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Darla Haskins
Earlier today
My condolences to all the family & friends of Earl. I was in marching band & have many fond memories of Friday night football games. Watching Earl on that offensive line. He was an all around nice guy. May he rest in peace & may you find solace in the comfort of family & friends. Class of 78.
Ralph Anthony DiRusso
Earlier today
Earl and I walked to school together going all the way back to elementary school at Thomas A. Edison. I haven't seen him in many years but thought of him often. RIP my good friend.
Mike Bixel
Yesterday
Earl was truly a good person and a good friend. We had many great times. Rest easy, my friend.
Michael Trubiano
Yesterday
Sorry to learn of Earl´s passing. Many great memories from high school. Earl was always a lot of fun to be around.
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Jon Pritchard
Yesterday
Many great times growing up together with Earl. My deepest condolences to the Welniak family. May Earl rest in peace.
Roselee Bronson
Yesterday
Rest in peace Uncle Earl.
Damaris
August 16, 2025
May your soul rest in Peace and the entire family finds comfort.
My deepest sympathy and condolences.
James Bryner
August 16, 2025
Rest in peace Earl. Had a lot of good times growing up with you and your brother Ed, both great guys.
Wayne Marchand
August 15, 2025
We met while working together at Ardcor in the early 1980´s. We were together in the original Booze Brothers band. He always wore a multi colored shirt that I brought from Jamaica. Love you man.
Marcia Bruck
August 15, 2025
My condolences to his entire family. Earl was such a big part of the class of 78. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Jimmy John Schafer
August 15, 2025
I miss my Uncle Earl. A wonderful person. Always enjoyed visiting with him & his family. Watching a movie. Playing penny poker. He loves his family. He is in a better place now.
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