Paul G. Welker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul G. Welker, 90, of Lykens Twp, passed away on October 3, 2013, peacefully, at the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg. He was born in Lykens Twp, on August 26, 1923, a son of the late Eva (Smeltz) Welker and the late John Welker. Paul was a WWII veteran serving in the Philippines. He retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot and Lee Dockey Auction Services. Paul was a member of Simeon Lutheran Church, Gratz, and member of the Gratz Cemetery Board, a lifetime member of the Gratz Fire Co., Gratz VFW Post 2385, and the Alvin E Long Post 504 in Dalmatia. He also was an avid farmer. Paul is survived by his loving spouse Corrine (Rebuck) Welker, daughter - Debbie and husband Randy Herb of Lykens Twp; son - Craig and wife Diana Welker of Lykens Twp; sister - Betty Klein of New York City. Five grand children and six great-grandchildren, Jason and Elizabeth Herb of Camp Hill, Ford, Lucas, and Hudson, Jody and Cole Boyer of Berrsyburg, Samantha and Dakota. Jessica and Eric Motter of Port Orchard, WA and Peyton. Mark and Alex Welker both of Lykens Twp. He was preceded in death by sister, Linda Welker, sister, Elsie Brown, brother, Walter Welker, brother, Lee Welker. A Viewing will be held on October 7, 2013, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013, at 11:00 am at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, with Rev Aaron Dorman and Rev. Martine Joseph, officiating. Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.

Paul G. Welker

August 26, 1923 - October 3, 2013