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Obituary for WELTER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday February 01, 2007

William "Willie" A. Welter, age 90, of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007, at Ladera Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. Willie retired from Dictaphone Corporation in Bridgeport, CT after 35 years of service. In 1991, he and his wife, Sally, moved to Albuquerque. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Force and a longtime member of the American Legion, both here and in Connecticut. Willie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sally; brother, John Welter of Bridgeport, CT; niece, Wendy Dever and husband, Thomas; nephews, Lewis Welter, Warren Welter and wife, Beverly, Glen Balamaci; mother-in-law, Jane Timko; sister-in-law, Joan Balamaci. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. A Memorial Service will take place Friday, February 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with a Committal Service at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com