Jerry Anthony Welke, age 72, of Brookville, Indiana died late Friday evening May 3, 2019 at Veterans Administration Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Born November 8, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio he was the son of the late Verna Hauser Welke. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served two tours of active duty during the Vietnam conflict. On November 21, 1969 he was united in marriage to the former Wanda Wells, and she survives.
Jerry was retired, having worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He was a member of the St. Joseph Post #464 of the American Legion, St. Leon; and along with his wife Wanda had been active with Franklin County E.M.S. for over 20 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed Baseball, and coaching his sons teams.
Besides Wanda, his loving wife of nearly 50 years, survivors include three sons, Jerry (Sheri) Welke of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Andrew Welke and Timothy Welke both of Brookville, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Kevin Singer, Robbie Welke, Ally Welke, Evan Welke, Ethan Welke, Jared Welke, Adam Welke, Aubrey Welke, Kylie Welke, Chloe Welke, and Alivia Harvey; two great-grandchildren; as well as dear friends Mike & Melody Johnson of Laurel, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Welke who died in 2013 and Daniel Welke who died in 2016.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the St. Joseph Post #464 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Welke family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
