Douglas R. Welker, 66, of Spring Glen, passed away peacefully the morning of July 19, 2021, with his wife by his side at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born in Lykens on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Lester Welker and Lila Welker of Northumberland.
Doug was employed for 46 years at M.I. Windows and Doors, where he held multiple positions throughout his career, retiring in January 2021 as a forklift driver.
On June 13, 1981, Douglas married the former Shirley A. Smith of Klingerstown, recently celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Doug was a member of the Gratz Fire Company, Erdman Sportsman Club, Valley View Gun Club, and the Diamond Jubilee Memorial VFW Post 2385, Gratz.
In addition to his wife and mother, Douglas is survived by two daughters, Heather Smith and companion Shane Phillips, Elizabethville; Emily Romberger and husband Kyle of Pillow; two grandsons, Zayne and Kade Romberger; a sister, Alice Troutman and husband Kenneth of Montoursville; two brothers, Dennis Welker and Joanne Hughes, AZ; David Welker and wife Marge of Klingerstown.
A viewing will be held on Saturday July 24 2021 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, with Rev. Robert Straub officiating.
Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gratz Fire Company, 102 S. Center Street, Gratz, PA 17030.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born in Lykens on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Lester Welker and Lila Welker of Northumberland.
Doug was employed for 46 years at M.I. Windows and Doors, where he held multiple positions throughout his career, retiring in January 2021 as a forklift driver.
On June 13, 1981, Douglas married the former Shirley A. Smith of Klingerstown, recently celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Doug was a member of the Gratz Fire Company, Erdman Sportsman Club, Valley View Gun Club, and the Diamond Jubilee Memorial VFW Post 2385, Gratz.
In addition to his wife and mother, Douglas is survived by two daughters, Heather Smith and companion Shane Phillips, Elizabethville; Emily Romberger and husband Kyle of Pillow; two grandsons, Zayne and Kade Romberger; a sister, Alice Troutman and husband Kenneth of Montoursville; two brothers, Dennis Welker and Joanne Hughes, AZ; David Welker and wife Marge of Klingerstown.
A viewing will be held on Saturday July 24 2021 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, with Rev. Robert Straub officiating.
Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gratz Fire Company, 102 S. Center Street, Gratz, PA 17030.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
Douglas R. Welker, 66, of Spring Glen, passed away peacefully the morning of July 19, 2021, with his wife by his side at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born in Lykens on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Lester Welker and Lila Welker of Northumberland.
Doug was employed for 46 years at M.I. Windows and Doors, where he held multiple positions throughout his career, retiring in January 2021 as a forklift driver.
On June 13, 1981, Douglas married the former Shirley A. Smith of Klingerstown, recently celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Doug was a member of the Gratz Fire Company, Erdman Sportsman Club, Valley View Gun Club, and the Diamond Jubilee Memorial VFW Post 2385, Gratz.
In addition to his wife and mother, Douglas is survived by two daughters, Heather Smith and companion Shane Phillips, Elizabethville; Emily Romberger and husband Kyle of Pillow; two grandsons, Zayne and Kade Romberger; a sister, Alice Troutman and husband Kenneth of Montoursville; two brothers, Dennis Welker and Joanne Hughes, AZ; David Welker and wife Marge of Klingerstown.
A viewing will be held on Saturday July 24 2021 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, with Rev. Robert Straub officiating.
Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gratz Fire Company, 102 S. Center Street, Gratz, PA 17030.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
He was born in Lykens on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Lester Welker and Lila Welker of Northumberland.
Doug was employed for 46 years at M.I. Windows and Doors, where he held multiple positions throughout his career, retiring in January 2021 as a forklift driver.
On June 13, 1981, Douglas married the former Shirley A. Smith of Klingerstown, recently celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Doug was a member of the Gratz Fire Company, Erdman Sportsman Club, Valley View Gun Club, and the Diamond Jubilee Memorial VFW Post 2385, Gratz.
In addition to his wife and mother, Douglas is survived by two daughters, Heather Smith and companion Shane Phillips, Elizabethville; Emily Romberger and husband Kyle of Pillow; two grandsons, Zayne and Kade Romberger; a sister, Alice Troutman and husband Kenneth of Montoursville; two brothers, Dennis Welker and Joanne Hughes, AZ; David Welker and wife Marge of Klingerstown.
A viewing will be held on Saturday July 24 2021 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, with Rev. Robert Straub officiating.
Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gratz Fire Company, 102 S. Center Street, Gratz, PA 17030.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
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