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Valerie J. Welker, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Majestic Health Care, Bryan, Ohio, where she had been a resident. A 1968 graduate of Bryan High School, Valerie graduated from Northwest State Community College having earned an associates degree in applied business science. Valerie worked as a cook at The Ranch House in Bryan for many years, and then moved to Kansas where she worked at the Walmart Distribution Center before returning to Bryan.
Valerie was born on Nov. 1, 1950, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Robert B. and Bernetta Jane (Hudkins) Davis.
Valerie is survived by her son, Steven Welker of Ottawa, Kansas; grandsons, Jacob Welker and Keith Welker both of Ottawa, Kansas; and sisters-in-law, Joan Davis of Bryan and Connie Davis of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Kieth R. Welker; brothers, Robert (Jean) Davis, Jim (Kelly) Davis, Linden Davis and Gary Davis.
Visitation will be held at Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. with Pastor Deb Widdowson officiating. Valerie will be laid to rest at Shiffler Cemetery in a private committal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Arthritis Foundation.
To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.
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