Dan graduated from Central H.S. in 1963 and began the General Electric Apprentice Program to become a maintenance machinist. He served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 in Fort Hood, Texas where he was an Armor Crewman. After being honorably discharged from the Army in October 1967, Dan continued his education at the General Electric Apprentice Program. He remained a loyal employee at the GE plant on Taylor Ave. until his retirement in 2004.
Dan was a member of the Eagles Lodge #248 and the United Faith Presbyterian church. He was a lifelong avid gardener, enjoyed bowling, & cookouts with family. You could always find him in front of the TV watching Purdue football, Indy 500 & NASCAR. Dan will be remembered for his sense of humor, sincere smile, and love of peanut butter M&M’s. (GE=Good Enough; 73’s & 88’s)
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Julia Welker; son, Eric (Christie) Welker; daughter, Cristina Welker; six grandchildren; and his brother, Jerry Lowell Welker.
A private service will be held the morning of Monday, August 10, 2020 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN.
Memorial donations may be made to United Faith Presbyterian Church, or the Eagles Lodge.
For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
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