Joseph Welk's Obituary
Gone to his woodworkOn Sunday Nov. 28, 2004, the beloved husband of Marian for 63 years and loving father of daughters Carole (Bill) Nuss, Sheron Snyder, Son Ron (Christina) Welk, Papa Joe passed peacefully. He was preceded in death by his son David. He also leaves behind 2 brothers, Tony and Nick Welk, 2 sisters, Jenny Appino and Verona Miller, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many family and friends.Joe was born in Orrin, ND on July 23, 1920 to Anton and Elizabeth Welk. He married Marian Ehli on June 23, 1941 in Rugby, ND. Daughter Carole was born in Rugby, they then moved to Helena, MT where daughter Sheron was born. Their travels then took them to Yakima, WA and son David was born, on to Vancouver and son Ron joined the family.Joe and his family moved on to Tacoma, WA where he started his career as a barber, later he became the owner of his barber shop in Auburn, WA for 15 years, then retired.Joe loved camping, fishing with family and friends, playing his accordion, harmonica and doing woodcrafts. He is also known as a jokester with a cheeky grin.Joe will be missed by many.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 2p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Garden Chapel.
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