A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 for 71-year-old Leonard Welker of Perryville, Mo. passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Monticello House in Jackson, Mo..
He was born January 4, 1952 in Apple Creek, Mo. to Linus T. and Anna C. (Buchheit) Welker.
Leonard and Jane F. Horschman were married April 28, 1979 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville and were blessed with 43 years of marriage.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Leonard was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Holy Name Society.
He was a former member of The Garden Club and the American Legion Post 133 in Perryville.
Leonard was part of the team that did the restoration work on the windmill that is at the St. Vincent de Paul Seminary picnic every year.
He loved working in their flower and vegetable gardens, taking trips to Branson and spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include daughter: Julie (Drew) Armbruster of Perryville, Mo.; two brothers and a sister: Becky (Cletus) Schnurbusch of Perryville, Mo.; Edward (Margie) Welker of Biehle, Mo., and Cletus (Erline) Welker of Perryville, Mo.; a sister-in-law: Helen Welker of Perryville, Mo.; and two grandchildren: Alexandria and William Davis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters-in-law, Leroy Welker, Paul (Dot) Welker, and Robert (Ruby) Welker.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 and from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
A funeral mass for 71-year-old Leonard Welker of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Graveside Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #133 and The Delta Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Family Use.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.