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Gary Welton Obituary
Gary J. Welton age 76, of Plover passed away on Sunday December 27, 2015 at St. Michaels Hospital.
A visitation for Gary will be held on Monday January 4, 2016 at the Shuda - Plover Funeral Home in Plover from 11:00 - 1:00. Full military honors for Gary will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Restlawn Cemetery.
Gary was born April 5, 1939 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of George and Doris (Adams) Welton. As a child his family moved to Stevens Point, and Gary graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1958. He entered the United States Navy on July 9, 1958 in Chicago. He served his country until being honorably discharged on September 19, 1961 in Philadelphia. He returned to the area and began his career at Sentry Insurance in 1966. He retired from Sentry after more than 30 years of service. Gary enjoyed collecting items including, woodcarving characatures, trains, and Looney Tunes. He liked going for lunch with friends and was known for handing out pens and little items to all those he met.
Gary is survived by 3 sisters: Margo Kealey, Madison; Sue Hughes, Plover; Linda Cantrell, Milwaukee. His nieces and nephews: Cheryl, Cathleen, Keith, Chad, Tracy, Gary, and Hannah. He is also survived by his dog Missy who he loved calling "Squirt".
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com
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Kathy Hintz
January 2, 2016
I met Gary when I moved in the apartment across from his! He was very welcoming and yes shared pens with me! I also enjoyed baking and sharing. God bless your family as you share memories. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed his visits.
Dionne Zajackowski
January 2, 2016
I would like to express my symapathy to your family. I knew Gary from workning at Sentry Ins. I left Sentry several years ago but always kept in touch with Gary every Christmas with a card. He was such a kind soul and such a gentleman. I am so glad to have know him. We both shared the love of dogs and he would send a picture of Missy in his card. I will miss that. God bless your family and take comfort that Gary is in a better place.
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