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John Welle Obituary
Albany - Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of John T. Welle, 67, Albany, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany. Fr. Jason Welle, OFM will officiate and ennichement will take place immediately afterwards in the parish cemetery. John passed away Tuesday at his home in Albany. There will be a visitation two hours prior to services at the church. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany.
John was born on September 6, 1950 to Ervin and Audrey (Obermiller) Welle in Albany, the fourth of eight children in the family. He graduated from Albany High School then received a football scholarship from North Dakota State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. He played on a national championship team for the Bison and his passion for football always remained with him, particularly in his later years. In 1973, John married Sandra Walz at her home parish in Moorhead and they settled in Albany, where he lived the rest of his life. John and Sandy welcomed two sons to complete their family. John primarily worked as a car salesman, for many years at Welle, Inc. in Albany and later for other dealerships in the area. He was a physically strong man with a soft and gentle heart. John was a highly social person who regularly shared his big smile and warm sense of humor with his many friends in town. He had a great love for golf and proudly organized an annual scramble tournament at the Albany Golf Course for many years.
John will be missed by his sons Fr. Jason Welle, OFM, Rome, Italy; Scott Welle, Minneapolis; his brother Patrick, sister Judy, sister Linda, brother Mark, brother Gary, sister Mary; and many other friends and family.
John is preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra, his parents Ervin and Audrey and his infant sister Mary.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." - Psalm 23
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Lynn Kjorstad
June 16, 2023
Many fond memories at NDSU FRESHMAN YEAR IN STOCKBRIDGE DORM. Football ruled the halls, but you made basketball and wrestlers welcomed brothers. 54 yrs later...anyone there at that time still
smiles when THE BIG BLIZZARD OF 1969 AND YOUR NAME ARE MENTIONED. RIP FELLOW ATHLETE
YOU ARE TRULY "ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS" IN THIS JOURNEY
Rachel O'Brien
April 9, 2018
My sympathies. Sorry I wasn't there to share your sorrow. I now live in Sioux Falls (where Dan & Pat live). Many fond memories of our great neighbors and the Welle Bar & Grille (and we don't care if the Grill is open.
Middle Spunk was one special place for all of us.
April 6, 2018
Such a wonderful husband to Sandy , she loved sharing stories of funny things in their life, and how they met.. Still missing her ..and now she will love seeing him again. God bless them.
Gail Schiffler McNair
April 6, 2018
My condolences to the entire family! I've known John almost my entire life and life won't be the same without him - especially for his sons and all his family members. John always had a smile and a hug, whenever I saw him, as if no time had ever passed since we'd seen each other. May you all find peace in your treasured memories.
Steve Majerus
April 6, 2018
RIP KID
Roger Schiffler
April 5, 2018
I have been friends with John my whole life. We had many good times and laughs together, sometimes too many. I will miss him very much, but I have always treasured his friendship. He was an extremely smart man with many talents. Jason and Scott-you are the proudest reflection of your fathers life
April 5, 2018
My condolences to john 's family and friends. I (Ann Marie) grew up in the old neighborhood where John grew up. I enjoyed my conversations with him in our later years. Rest in peace John!!
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