Robert Welter
September 21, 1933 ~ April 21, 2013
Robert P. Welter age 79 of Nashua, Iowa died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Alan Schulz and Chaplin Bill Carpenter presiding. Interment will be held in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with Bryan Welter, Matthew Welter, Joshua Appel, Colton Appel, Amy Edgeworth, Austin Crabtree, Justin Crabtree, and Elizabeth Appel serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Amanda Appel, Dustin Crabtree, Faith Crabtree, Tiffany Brown, Ramsey Bark, Samantha Hyde, Ian Johnson, Angel Hicks, Heather McFarland, Joselyn Kinter, and Christie Welter.
Friends may greet the family 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Robert “Bud” P. Welter was born September 21, 1933, in Ottosen, IA, the son of Celestin and Opal (Wood) Welter. He received his education in Nashua, Iowa. Bud married his wife, Dorothy Hartman, on June 8, 1951 at the Little Brown Church. To this union three children were born.
Bud worked at Hydrotile for many years. He also helped farm the family farm with his father. He also served on the Nashua city council, and served as the Mayor of Nashua for two terms. He later worked at Featherlite until his health made it no longer possible.
Bud enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. One of his favorite things to do was watch football on Sundays with his whole family.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three children, Duane (Glenda) Welter of Cape Girardeau MO; Dawn (Dennis) Johnston of Nashua; DeAnn Crabtree (Jeff McFarland) of Charles City; eleven grandchildren, Bryan Welter, Amy Edgeworth, Matthew Welter, Amanda Appel, Joshua Appel, Colton Appel, Elizabeth Appel, Austin Crabtree, Dustin Crabtree, Justin Crabtree, Faith Crabtree; five step-grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one brother Roger Welter of Oak Park MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Marion Ziehe and Helen Anderson.
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DENNIS ZIEHE lit a candle in memory of Robert Peter Welter
My father was the greatest man I knew. I will love him forever.
DeAnn Crabtree lit a candle in memory of Robert Peter Welter
Sorry for the loss of Bud, we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Prayers sent to all of you!!!
Mayor Welter was a Great Man and will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Jim & Cathy Shepard
Thoughts and Prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Dennis, Wayne and Kids purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Robert Peter Welter.
I have memories that go back a long way. How I had been told by my mother [ Marion] about Bud rushing Donald my brother to Mason city when he had a wire in his eye and had burned up the motor of his car in doing so. One I love from my memory bank it self is a funnier and lighter side. We were camping in Minnesota or just in Canada at the time, stay in a city park because their was not a camping gruond there. The police man my dad and Bud talked to said we could stay in the city park for the night and leave in the morning. It just happened to storm that night rain and high winds. We had a big tent 11′ by 11′ with a metal center pole. Bud, Dorthy and Duane had a little 5′ by 7′ with a wood 2 piece center pole. The wind was so strong that I remember dad peeking out to see if they were still there. He told us he could see Uncle Bud sitting holding the center pole so they wouldn’t blow away. It was just one of the great times I had with my Uncle Bud. I will walk with him again some day and have more stories to remember. I will miss your DAD very much Kids. You have my thoughts and prayers to keep with you. Love Dennis
Another great storyteller is lost to us. Some of my favorite memories are of him telling stories of the family. I sat in awe and listen to him weave his web and enjoyed every moment. He will be sorely missed and forever in my heart. Take care of my gram uncle bud and continue sharing your stories.
Maria, Doug and Trevor Graham Melissa, Don & Kole Detwiler purchased the Ocean Breeze Spray for the family of Robert Peter Welter.
Word’s will never express what your father (and mother) mean to me… you know well enough what role your parents played in our lives (Kevin & I ) growing up. I am so very glad I was able to see Bud last week and to tell him ‘see you later’ ; ) Your father will always..ALWAYS hold a very special place in my heart. I loved him dearly. There is no doubt he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with you, the grandchildren and Dorthy. Jeannie
We have such fond memories of Uncle Bud. Don’s going back to the many times he rode his bike to the garage where Bud & Shep were working on cars or drinking Pepsi and peanuts on break. We started attending the Wood Family Reunions in 2000 and that is when I first met Bud & Dorothy. Entering their home for the first time, I was struck by several different sensations: wonderful baking and cooking aromas from the kitchen, kids and Bud watching TV, a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Bud would join us in the kitchen for a long visit, reminiscing back to the days of Pete and Opal when his brother and sisters were young and working on the farm. Uncle Bud, rest in peace as you join your parents, sisters Marion and Helen, in heaven. In prayer for your family, Don & Barbara Ziehe
Marty And Ron Brunsvold lit a candle in memory of Robert Peter Welter
Our love and caring from Ron and I. You all have our sympathy. Bud was so good to mom when he was able to bring her mail every day. She will miss him, but there are many nice thoughts of his visits. Marty and Ron Brunsvold