1938
William
2018
William Eugene Welte
September 29, 1938 — June 12, 2018
William E. “Bill” Welte, 79, of Claremore, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Brookdale Care Facility in Claremore, Oklahoma.
William E. “Bill” Welte was born September 29, 1938 in Ansley, NE to Eugene and Margaret (Anderson) Welte. He received his early education at Ansley Public Schools. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, his freshman year, to play football as a walk-on. Bill’s sophomore year, he transferred to Kearney State Teacher’s College (now UNK) and enjoyed three years of decorated football play. Bill was honored as “All-NCC Defensive Center” and was described in a newspaper article as “A crackerjack linebacker. So valuable is the husky Welte, that he plays with both the offensive and defensive units. A football natural!” He was part of the 1958 undefeated ball club at Kearney State Teacher’s College. After college football, Bill enjoyed playing men’s fast pitch softball at the Platt Duetsche Society in Grand Island for many years.
Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Myers in 1959. To this union three daughters were born; Elizabeth (Libi), Lori and Tracy. They made their home in Grand Island for seventeen years. Although they divorced in 1977, Bill and Nancy remained friends. Bill later married Esther Morrison and they made their home in Claremore Oklahoma for over 30 years.
Bill and Esther owned and operated Tacora Mart, Bait and Tackle Store, at Lake Oolagah in Oklahoma for 16 years. Prior to this, Bill was in management and sales with Beaver Log Homes; and spent many years with the Green Bear shops in Grand Island.
Survivors include Bill’s first wife, Nancy. His daughters, Libi (Steve) Upshaw of Claremore, Ok; Lori Welte of Grand Island; Tracy (Terry) Babcock of Grand Island; and four step-children. His grand-daughter, Mallory (Gabe) Cantrell of Claremore, Ok. His sister, Marjean Grant of Ansley. His two half-sisters Dolleen Muths and Doreen Hoffman. His nieces, Listy, Karmela, Donelle, Stacey and his nephew Todd.
Bill was preceded in death by: His parents Eugene and Margaret (Anderson) Welte. His step-mother, Dorothy Welte. His wife Esther; and his brother-in-law, Richard Grant.
Service in Claremore will be scheduled for a later time.
William E. “Bill” Welte was born September 29, 1938 in Ansley, NE to Eugene and Margaret (Anderson) Welte. He received his early education at Ansley Public Schools. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, his freshman year, to play football as a walk-on. Bill’s sophomore year, he transferred to Kearney State Teacher’s College (now UNK) and enjoyed three years of decorated football play. Bill was honored as “All-NCC Defensive Center” and was described in a newspaper article as “A crackerjack linebacker. So valuable is the husky Welte, that he plays with both the offensive and defensive units. A football natural!” He was part of the 1958 undefeated ball club at Kearney State Teacher’s College. After college football, Bill enjoyed playing men’s fast pitch softball at the Platt Duetsche Society in Grand Island for many years.
Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Myers in 1959. To this union three daughters were born; Elizabeth (Libi), Lori and Tracy. They made their home in Grand Island for seventeen years. Although they divorced in 1977, Bill and Nancy remained friends. Bill later married Esther Morrison and they made their home in Claremore Oklahoma for over 30 years.
Bill and Esther owned and operated Tacora Mart, Bait and Tackle Store, at Lake Oolagah in Oklahoma for 16 years. Prior to this, Bill was in management and sales with Beaver Log Homes; and spent many years with the Green Bear shops in Grand Island.
Survivors include Bill’s first wife, Nancy. His daughters, Libi (Steve) Upshaw of Claremore, Ok; Lori Welte of Grand Island; Tracy (Terry) Babcock of Grand Island; and four step-children. His grand-daughter, Mallory (Gabe) Cantrell of Claremore, Ok. His sister, Marjean Grant of Ansley. His two half-sisters Dolleen Muths and Doreen Hoffman. His nieces, Listy, Karmela, Donelle, Stacey and his nephew Todd.
Bill was preceded in death by: His parents Eugene and Margaret (Anderson) Welte. His step-mother, Dorothy Welte. His wife Esther; and his brother-in-law, Richard Grant.
Service in Claremore will be scheduled for a later time.
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