James Harold Welk

James Harold Welk

James Welk Obituary

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James was born on November 14, 1933 and passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. James was a resident of Ripon, Wisconsin at the time of his passing. He graduated from Ripon High School. He went on to serve our country in the United States Army. He was married to Elaine. Visitation for James will be held on Saturday December 3 2016 from 9 â 11:00 am at Grace Lutheran Church 502 County Road M Pickett WI 54964 with a Private Family Service to follow. Inurnment will follow the service at Liberty Prairie Cemetery in the Town of Utica. Pastor Jud Krohn will officiate. A memorial is being established in Jamesâ name.

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